Press Room Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) asserts a strong medical voice on the gravest threats to health. PSR mobilizes physicians and health professionals to advocate for climate solutions and a nuclear weapons-free world. For interviews with PSR’s experts, contact PSR at psrnatl@psr.org or (202) 667-4260.

Press Releases

PSR condemns strikes against Iran, calls for a return to negotiations

February 28, 2026 Comments Off on PSR condemns strikes against Iran, calls for a return to negotiations

Today, we awoke to news that the United States and Israel have launched military attacks on Iran. This is a frightening escalation to the conflict PSR has been monitoring for months, including the bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities in June.

EPA Decision to Rollback MATS Puts Children’s Health in Jeopardy

February 20, 2026 Comments Off on EPA Decision to Rollback MATS Puts Children’s Health in Jeopardy

This repeal will harm the health of every American, but vulnerable populations, including babies and children are most at risk.

EPA’s repeal of the Endangerment Finding contradicts their mission and threatens health

February 12, 2026 Comments Off on EPA’s repeal of the Endangerment Finding contradicts their mission and threatens health

Physicians for Social Responsibility will sue the Trump administration to protect health.

New Report Underscores How Fossil Fuels Impact Every System of the Body

November 5, 2025 Comments Off on New Report Underscores How Fossil Fuels Impact Every System of the Body

Authored by leading health experts, this new report from PSR shows widespread health impact of extracting, transporting and burning fossil fuels.

Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) and the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW), 1985 Nobel Peace Prize, Condemn the Recent Suggestion of Nuclear Testing by the U.S.

October 30, 2025 Comments Off on Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) and the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW), 1985 Nobel Peace Prize, Condemn the Recent Suggestion of Nuclear Testing by the U.S.

As physicians and health professionals, we condemn any and all nuclear weapons testing and de-stabilizing posturing. Regardless of intent, President Trump’s statement is a dangerous escalation that threatens global security and undermines decades of disarmament efforts, including the 1970 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

RFK Jr Must be Stopped

September 2, 2025 Comments Off on RFK Jr Must be Stopped

As an organization dedicated to protecting human life from the gravest threats to health and survival, PSR joins leading medical and health experts and public health organizations sounding the alarm about the reckless leadership of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and we call for him to resign or be removed from office immediately.

Trump’s EPA Put Our Health and Future on the Chopping Block: Repealing the Endangerment Finding

July 29, 2025 Comments Off on Trump’s EPA Put Our Health and Future on the Chopping Block: Repealing the Endangerment Finding

Today’s proposal to repeal the Endangerment Finding for greenhouse gases and rollback emissions standards for motor vehicles is antithetical to EPA’s mission and will seriously harm the health of Americans and people around the world if finalized.

The Deadly, Dangerous Bill: Physicians for Social Responsibility Responds to Budget Reconciliation Passage

July 3, 2025 Comments Off on The Deadly, Dangerous Bill: Physicians for Social Responsibility Responds to Budget Reconciliation Passage

The federal government is stealing healthcare and food assistance from tens of millions of people who need it the most, tearing apart families by targeting immigrants (regardless of status), raising energy bills in the midst of an affordability crisis, and ensuring people will die without access to lifesaving resources.

PSR Statement on Israel and Iran Conflict

June 16, 2025 Comments Off on PSR Statement on Israel and Iran Conflict

Physicians for Social Responsibility condemns the recent Israeli military attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities. These escalatory actions increase the risk of wider regional instability, endanger civilian lives, and undermine the…

Trump EPA proposes repeal of key clean air regulations, endangering health

June 11, 2025 Comments Off on Trump EPA proposes repeal of key clean air regulations, endangering health

With this action, the Trump administration is trading the lives of the most vulnerable Americans in order to line the pockets of fossil fuel corporations.

In the News

Climate advocates protest outside State of the State

January 14, 2026 Comments Off on Climate advocates protest outside State of the State

Article in Fingerlakes1 quoting PSR New York President Dr. Kathleen Nolan.

‘Nobody else is paying attention’: New Spokane billboard warns of last U.S.-Russia nuclear arms treaty expiring Feb. 5

January 13, 2026 Comments Off on ‘Nobody else is paying attention’: New Spokane billboard warns of last U.S.-Russia nuclear arms treaty expiring Feb. 5

Article in the Spokesman-Review quoting Sean Arent and Cheryl McDaniel, RN of Washington PSR.

Neurologist issues urgent warning about popular home appliances linked to adverse health impacts: ‘Associated with increased asthma [risks]’

December 19, 2025 Comments Off on Neurologist issues urgent warning about popular home appliances linked to adverse health impacts: ‘Associated with increased asthma [risks]’

Article in The Cool Down featuring Bret D. Andrews, DO, of San Francisco Bay PSR.

Q&A: Fossil fuel combustion is endangering public health

December 16, 2025 Comments Off on Q&A: Fossil fuel combustion is endangering public health

APHA Public Health Newswire Interview with PSR President Mark Vossler, MD, on PSR’s Fueling Sickness report.

Pa. must protect workers from extreme heat

December 16, 2025 Comments Off on Pa. must protect workers from extreme heat

Op-ed by Matt Shorraw, Policy and Program Coordinator, PSR Pennsylvania.

Green California’s Big Oil Problem

December 12, 2025 Comments Off on Green California’s Big Oil Problem

Inside Climate News article quoting PSR-Los Angeles’ Emma Silber.

An old danger returns: The nuclear arms race is revving up

December 10, 2025 Comments Off on An old danger returns: The nuclear arms race is revving up

Op-ed by Steve Overman, MD MPH and Sean Arent, Washington PSR, in the Seattle Times.

Physicians Must Reduce Plastic Waste

December 4, 2025 Comments Off on Physicians Must Reduce Plastic Waste

Op-ed by Bridget Lee, MD, Greater Boston PSR Board Member, in ACEP Now.

California’s environmental board approved hazardous waste plan that critics say could weaken protections

December 2, 2025 Comments Off on California’s environmental board approved hazardous waste plan that critics say could weaken protections

Los Angeles Times article quoting PSR-Los Angeles’ Ivana Castellanos.

Groups call on Gov. Newsom to resist Trump’s offshore drilling push & Sable Pipeline

November 28, 2025 Comments Off on Groups call on Gov. Newsom to resist Trump’s offshore drilling push & Sable Pipeline

Press release from Last Chance Alliance quoting San Francisco Bay PSR’s Dr. Robert M. Gould.