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 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.

Trump’s 2026 Budget Request Will Harm Health of Americans

May 2, 2025 Comments Off on Trump’s 2026 Budget Request Will Harm Health of Americans

The President’s Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Request is an assault on health and equity. Many of these cuts are blatant attacks that target the most vulnerable among us, namely people of color, low income individuals, the LGBTQ+ community, and undocumented immigrants. 

Standing Strong Together

March 4, 2025 Comments Off on Standing Strong Together

Over the past six weeks, PSR’s staff, board, and members have been outraged by the dangerous actions of the Trump administration and the Congress. At this moment, we rise once again to sound the alarm at the many ways health is under attack.

Supreme Court Decision to Overturn ‘Chevron Deference’ Threatens to Disrupt Public Healthcare System

June 28, 2024 Comments Off on Supreme Court Decision to Overturn ‘Chevron Deference’ Threatens to Disrupt Public Healthcare System

Today’s ruling will cause significant disruption to publicly funded health insurance programs, to the stability of this country’s healthcare and food and drug review systems, and to the health and well-being of patients.

Supreme Court Sides with Polluters and Puts Health at Risk

June 27, 2024 Comments Off on Supreme Court Sides with Polluters and Puts Health at Risk

Today in a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court put a hold on EPA’s impactful and health-protective Good Neighbor Plan, a significant setback for clean air nationwide.

Significant Wins for Environment & Health in New Biden Administration Rules

May 1, 2024 Comments Off on Significant Wins for Environment & Health in New Biden Administration Rules

PSR applauds the Biden Administration’s Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and Department of Agriculture for their recently finalized rules that will help to improve the health of communities nationwide. PSR and our members submitted comments on four of these rules to ensure that they strongly protected public health. 

Quotes from National Health and Medical Organizations in Response to EPA’s New Cleaner Cars Standards

March 20, 2024 Comments Off on Quotes from National Health and Medical Organizations in Response to EPA’s New Cleaner Cars Standards

Press release from the American Lung Association on EPA’s new rule on tailpipe emissions from new cars, with quotes from PSR Executive Director Brian Campbell, PhD and Board Member Katie Huffling, DNP, RN, CNM, FAAN.

U.S. Transportation Sec. Buttigieg, Fish & Wildlife Service Sued by PSR, Rocky Flats Groups for Approval of Trail at Former Nuclear Weapons Site

January 8, 2024 Comments Off on U.S. Transportation Sec. Buttigieg, Fish & Wildlife Service Sued by PSR, Rocky Flats Groups for Approval of Trail at Former Nuclear Weapons Site

PSR National, PSR Colorado and other groups have filed suit against the U.S. DOT and USFS for approving a public trail to be built on land contaminated with plutonium.

Urgent Call for Ceasefire and Humanitarian Aid in Gaza

December 28, 2023 Comments Off on Urgent Call for Ceasefire and Humanitarian Aid in Gaza

PSR urgently calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. We urge the international community to prioritize providing essential medical supplies, restoring healthcare facilities, and supporting water and sanitation infrastructure.

In the News
Group of IPPNW doctors holding the Nobel Prize in 1985

Exploring physician anti-nuclear war activism

March 27, 2025 Comments Off on Exploring physician anti-nuclear war activism

An exhibit at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health highlights the role of health care professionals including PSR activists in the anti-nuke movement.

Child with asthma inhaler

Nadler, Garamendi, and Castor Reintroduce Legislation to Codify the EPA Office of Children’s Health Protection

March 25, 2025 Comments Off on Nadler, Garamendi, and Castor Reintroduce Legislation to Codify the EPA Office of Children’s Health Protection

Rep. Jerry Nadler Press Release quoting PSR’s Paige Knappenberger and PSR Maine’s Dr. Sydney Sewall.

Advocacy groups push back against EPA’s plan to reconsider environmental protections

March 24, 2025 Comments Off on Advocacy groups push back against EPA’s plan to reconsider environmental protections

Article in Healio quoting PSR President Mark Vossler, MD.

Do gas stoves need warning labels? NY lawmakers resurrect a bill to make it happen.

March 24, 2025 Comments Off on Do gas stoves need warning labels? NY lawmakers resurrect a bill to make it happen.

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

Portland Council Adopts Zenith Accountability Resolution

March 21, 2025 Comments Off on Portland Council Adopts Zenith Accountability Resolution

Sierra Club Oregon Chapter press release quoting Oregon PSR’s Samantha Hernandez.

PGW could explore clean energy with geothermal pilot project at Philly’s McCloskey Elementary School

March 20, 2025 Comments Off on PGW could explore clean energy with geothermal pilot project at Philly’s McCloskey Elementary School

WHYY News article quoting PSR Pennsylvania’s Linnea Bond.

Environmental, Civic and Faith-Based Groups, Legislators Call for Packaging Reduction

March 20, 2025 Comments Off on Environmental, Civic and Faith-Based Groups, Legislators Call for Packaging Reduction

NY State Sen. Pete Harckham press release quoting PSR New York President Dr. Kathleen Nolan.

Broad Coalition Backed by 156,000+ Tells Trump Admin that LNG Exports Are Not in the Public Interest

March 20, 2025 Comments Off on Broad Coalition Backed by 156,000+ Tells Trump Admin that LNG Exports Are Not in the Public Interest

Sierra Club press release quoting PSR Pennsylvania’s Tonyehn Verkitus.

EPA Deregulation Would Be a ‘Tragedy’ for Health, Experts Say

March 19, 2025 Comments Off on EPA Deregulation Would Be a ‘Tragedy’ for Health, Experts Say

Inside Climate News article quoting PSR President Mark Vossler, MD.

Want better Cascades passenger train service?

March 18, 2025 Comments Off on Want better Cascades passenger train service?

Letter to the editor in The Suburban Times by Breck Lebegue MD MPH, Washington PSR.