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

Physician says bad science is behind permit process for LNG plant in Tacoma

September 14, 2019 Comments Off on Physician says bad science is behind permit process for LNG plant in Tacoma

Op-ed in The Olympian by Lisa Johnson, MD, Washington PSR member.

Look with clear eyes at danger

September 12, 2019 Comments Off on Look with clear eyes at danger

Letter to the editor in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram on the public health impacts of climate change from Hasan Seede, Texas PSR board member and medical student.

From heat to mosquito-borne disease, climate change is already hurting our health

September 12, 2019 Comments Off on From heat to mosquito-borne disease, climate change is already hurting our health

Op-ed in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram co-authored by Lisa Doggett, MD, Texas PSR board member.

The other existential threat candidates must confront

September 12, 2019 Comments Off on The other existential threat candidates must confront

Op-ed in CNN by Irwin Redlener, MD, former PSR board member.

Near and far, Tacoma’s natural gas plant is bad for human health

September 5, 2019 Comments Off on Near and far, Tacoma’s natural gas plant is bad for human health

Op-ed in Crosscut co-authored by Maia Syfers, ARNP, Washington PSR.

New US-Russia Nuclear Arms Race is Both Dangerous and Costly

August 28, 2019 Comments Off on New US-Russia Nuclear Arms Race is Both Dangerous and Costly

Interview with Jeff Carter, PSR executive director, in Between the Lines.

How doctors convinced the world the planet was worth fighting for

August 25, 2019 Comments Off on How doctors convinced the world the planet was worth fighting for

Article in The Conversation highlighting PSR’s anti-nuclear weapons work and efforts to get the broader medical community to respond to the climate crisis.

It’s time to listen to doctors on the risks of climate change

August 25, 2019 Comments Off on It’s time to listen to doctors on the risks of climate change

Letter to the Editor in the Florida Times-Union from Dr. Todd Sack, MD, PSR board member and PSR Florida steering committee member.

Human Health on an Ailing Planet — Historical Perspectives on Our Future

August 22, 2019 Comments Off on Human Health on an Ailing Planet — Historical Perspectives on Our Future

Article in the New England Journal of Medicine highlighting PSR’s anti-nuclear weapons work and efforts to get the broader medical community to respond to the climate crisis.

Preventing Nuclear War

August 22, 2019 Comments Off on Preventing Nuclear War

Letter to the editor in the New York Times from PSR board member and PSR-LA President Dr. Robert Dodge on the need for nuclear weapons abolition.