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Press Releases

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.

PSR Announces Brian Campbell, PhD, as Next Executive Director

November 1, 2023 Comments Off on PSR Announces Brian Campbell, PhD, as Next Executive Director

We are pleased to announce that Brian Campbell, PhD, has accepted the offer to serve as PSR’s next Executive Director, effective November 1, 2023.

PSR Statement on Gaza Healthcare Crisis and Demands for Immediate Humanitarian Intervention

October 24, 2023 Comments Off on PSR Statement on Gaza Healthcare Crisis and Demands for Immediate Humanitarian Intervention

As advocates for health and well-being, we call for immediate international attention and humanitarian intervention to ensure the swift delivery of essential supplies, including fuel and medicines, to Gaza.

New Report Documents Fracking in Pennsylvania Gas Wells with PFAS

October 24, 2023 Comments Off on New Report Documents Fracking in Pennsylvania Gas Wells with PFAS

The new report, by Physicians for Social Responsibility, details the risks from injecting PFAS into Pennsylvania’s oil and gas wells, as well as risks from the disposal of millions of tons of liquid and solid waste associated with the wells.

In the News

Daily Digest: Trump administration’s rollback on Clean Car Standards causes concern

July 23, 2020 Comments Off on Daily Digest: Trump administration’s rollback on Clean Car Standards causes concern

Iowa Public Radio News article quoting Dr. Maureen McCue of PSR Iowa.

Environmental Justice: Oil bankruptcies require a just transition (worker retraining and toxic cleanups)

July 17, 2020 Comments Off on Environmental Justice: Oil bankruptcies require a just transition (worker retraining and toxic cleanups)

Red, Green, and Blue article quoting Martha Argüello, Executive Director of PSR-Los Angeles.

Audio: Interview with Dr. Ira Helfand

July 11, 2020 Comments Off on Audio: Interview with Dr. Ira Helfand

Dr. Ira Helfand discusses the Back from the Brink campaign with the KPFA Evening News.

Florida governor resists ordering masks as hospitals fill up amid COVID-19 pandemic

July 10, 2020 Comments Off on Florida governor resists ordering masks as hospitals fill up amid COVID-19 pandemic

Associated Press article quoting PSR Florida board member Dr. Ron Saff.

Video: Group of doctors demand statewide mask mandate outside Florida governor’s mansion

July 10, 2020 Comments Off on Video: Group of doctors demand statewide mask mandate outside Florida governor’s mansion

Coverage from ABC 27 of PSR Florida’s protest in favor of a mask mandate.

Florida physicians seek statewide mask order as judge holds up Leon County order

July 10, 2020 Comments Off on Florida physicians seek statewide mask order as judge holds up Leon County order

News4Jax article quoting PSR Florida board member Dr. Ron Saff.

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Push EPA to attend to air pollution and protect the lives and well-being of Iowans

July 10, 2020 Comments Off on Push EPA to attend to air pollution and protect the lives and well-being of Iowans

Op-ed in the Des Moines Register by Sheri Deal-Tyne of PSR Iowa and Rishi Shah.

NASA aims to make field lab a cultural site; activists say it’s ploy to get out of cleanup

July 8, 2020 Comments Off on NASA aims to make field lab a cultural site; activists say it’s ploy to get out of cleanup

Ventura County Star article quoting Denise Duffield, associate director of PSR-Los Angeles.

239 scientists write letter to WHO, urge organization to recognize coronavirus travels farther in the air

July 6, 2020 Comments Off on 239 scientists write letter to WHO, urge organization to recognize coronavirus travels farther in the air

Fox 35 Orlando article quoting Dr. Donald Axelrad, board member of PSR Florida.

Apartment Building

“Cancel the Rent” Calls Grow Louder as End of Eviction Hold Threatens to Put Thousands on Streets

July 2, 2020 Comments Off on “Cancel the Rent” Calls Grow Louder as End of Eviction Hold Threatens to Put Thousands on Streets

Maryland Matters article quoting Gwen DuBois, MD, president of Chesapeake PSR.