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.

EPA’s Decision to Delay Updating Ozone Pollution Standards is a Disappointment and Betrayal to Public Health

August 22, 2023 Comments Off on EPA’s Decision to Delay Updating Ozone Pollution Standards is a Disappointment and Betrayal to Public Health

Physicians for Social Responsibility is deeply disappointed in the EPA’s decision to delay updating the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for Ozone.

Medical Journals Unite in Urgent Call for Nuclear Weapons Elimination

August 2, 2023 Comments Off on Medical Journals Unite in Urgent Call for Nuclear Weapons Elimination

Over 100 medical journals issued a resounding call for immediate action — drafted by IPPNW — to mitigate the escalating threat of nuclear war and accelerate the elimination of nuclear weapons.

PSR Statement on the Transfer of U.S. Cluster Munitions to Ukraine

July 13, 2023 Comments Off on PSR Statement on the Transfer of U.S. Cluster Munitions to Ukraine

PSR firmly opposes this transfer and the use of indiscriminate weapons by any country, regardless of combat circumstances. These weapons are inconsistent with public health and international law.

PSR Executive Director Search

May 30, 2023 Comments Off on PSR Executive Director Search

PSR recently launched a search for our next Executive Director. This is a unique opportunity to assume a leadership role in an organization with a 62-year history of working to abolish nuclear weapons and a 26-year history of working to protect human health from the grave threats of climate change.

PSR Applauds Introduction of EPA Rules To Slash Carbon Pollution from Power Plants

May 15, 2023 Comments Off on PSR Applauds Introduction of EPA Rules To Slash Carbon Pollution from Power Plants

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a set of proposed rules that would curb emissions of carbon pollution from new and existing coal and gas plants. Read our statement.

New PSR Report Reveals Oil & Gas Companies Fracked New Mexico Wells with PFAS

April 12, 2023 Comments Off on New PSR Report Reveals Oil & Gas Companies Fracked New Mexico Wells with PFAS

PSR’s latest report on toxic PFAS chemicals in fracking spotlights New Mexico. Eighty percent of state residents get their drinking water from groundwater, making these “forever” chemicals particularly risky.

PSR statement on the Reintroduction of the People Over Pentagon Bill

February 22, 2023 Comments Off on PSR statement on the Reintroduction of the People Over Pentagon Bill

PSR is a proud supporter of the People Over Pentagon bill, and firmly believes that a $100 billion reduction in military spending is the minimum we must cut if we are to transform our society from a war economy to a sustainable economy of community care. 

W. Taylor Carneiro-Johnson to Become PSR Interim Executive Director on March 25, 2023

February 21, 2023 Comments Off on W. Taylor Carneiro-Johnson to Become PSR Interim Executive Director on March 25, 2023

We are pleased to announce that W. Taylor Carneiro-Johnson will become Interim Executive Director of Physicians for Social Responsibility in Washington, DC, on March 25, 2023.

PSR Statement on the Ohio Train Derailment Disaster

February 20, 2023 Comments Off on PSR Statement on the Ohio Train Derailment Disaster

Threats to public health created by such environmental disasters are all too common. And in most cases, we find public health and safety is compromised for the sake of corporate profit.

EPA’s Final Rule to Reaffirm Mercury and Air Toxics Standards Will Protect Millions from Toxic Power Plant Emissions

February 17, 2023 Comments Off on EPA’s Final Rule to Reaffirm Mercury and Air Toxics Standards Will Protect Millions from Toxic Power Plant Emissions

“Millions are breathing cleaner air because of these protections under the Clean Air Act,” said Jeff Carter, Executive Director of PSR.

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Shale gas health concerns are disturbing

May 24, 2019 Comments Off on Shale gas health concerns are disturbing

Letter to the Editor in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette by Walter Tsou, MD, MPH, interim executive director of Philadelphia PSR.

In Weymouth, echoes of Flint

May 23, 2019 Comments Off on In Weymouth, echoes of Flint

Article from the Boston Globe on the proposed Weymouth compressor station, citing Greater Boston PSR’s work on the health threats.

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Maine legislators seek to expand state’s solar industry via community solar in new bill

May 20, 2019 Comments Off on Maine legislators seek to expand state’s solar industry via community solar in new bill

In Solar Builder Magazine, PSR Maine’s Karen D’Andrea explains the health benefits of reducing climate change impacts with renewables like solar.

Toll roads bill on Gov. DeSantis’ desk puts kids’ health at risk

May 15, 2019 Comments Off on Toll roads bill on Gov. DeSantis’ desk puts kids’ health at risk

Op-ed in the Tallahassee Democrat co-authored by Dr. Lynn Ringenberg, PSR Florida.

Report from Weymouth Gas Foes Warns of Pollution and Explosion Danger

May 13, 2019 Comments Off on Report from Weymouth Gas Foes Warns of Pollution and Explosion Danger

In this WGBH article, Greater Boston PSR experts highlight the public safety threats from the proposed Weymouth compressor.

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HB 6 is the wrong way to reform energy programs

May 12, 2019 Comments Off on HB 6 is the wrong way to reform energy programs

Letter to the editor the Columbia Dispatch by Molly Hammersmith, student member of PSR.

Local First Arizona Foundation’s SCALE UP program helps businesses save money through sustainability

May 6, 2019 Comments Off on Local First Arizona Foundation’s SCALE UP program helps businesses save money through sustainability

Western Free Press – PSR Arizona has partnered with the Tucson-based SCALE UP program, which helps local businesses save money by reducing energy and water use.

Reform U.S. nuclear weapons policy before it’s too late

May 2, 2019 Comments Off on Reform U.S. nuclear weapons policy before it’s too late

Op-ed in the Baltimore Sun by Chesapeake PSR’s Dr. Gwen DuBois.

Earth Day 2019

April 22, 2019 Comments Off on Earth Day 2019

Reflections on the climate crisis from pediatrician and PSR Philadelphia board member Dr. Ned Ketyer.

Earth Day 2019: Our Planet in Peril

April 22, 2019 Comments Off on Earth Day 2019: Our Planet in Peril

Op-ed by PSR’s Dr. Robert Dodge on the science and urgency of climate change.