toxic chemicals

Physicians Must Reduce Plastic Waste

December 4, 2025

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

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

Remembrance of Lost Species — PSR Wisconsin

November 12, 2025

WORT FM radio interview with PSR Wisconsin’s Drs. Paul Sondel and Ann Behrmann on how climate change and other environmental harms are leading to a decline in species around the world.

‘Forever chemicals’ found in Woodville wells spark alarm

October 29, 2025

Tallahassee Democrat article quoting PSR Florida board Members Ron Saff, MD and Don Axelrad, PhD.

Health Effects of Plastics and PFAS

October 2, 2025

An expert panel will discuss health effects of plastics and PFAS (commonly known as forever chemicals), plastics in the healthcare system, and actions and advocacy. Featuring Greater Boston PSR’s Wynne Armand, MD.

Remembrance of Lost Species

October 2, 2025

Co-sponsored by PSR Wisconsin and the UW Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies. Together, we will honor the species that have been lost and examine the impacts of climate change, toxic substances, and land use on both species and human health.

What’s the Greenest and Safest Way to Dry Clean My Clothes?

October 1, 2025

Article in Sierra Magazine quoting PSR Los Angeles Director of Health and Environment Programs Kaya Allan Sugerman.

A group of safe water advocates say they’ve found elevated levels of chemical contaminants in Woodville well water

September 15, 2025

WFSU article quoting PSR Florida’s Ron Saff, MD.

The Health Harms of PFAS within Common Plastics

August 21, 2025

Join PSR Pennsylvania and guest speaker Megan Wolff as we discuss the wide ranging health risks and potential impacts of Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals” that are found in plastics worldwide.

Report leads to increased compliance with oil, gas chemical disclosure law

July 20, 2025

Coverage the Daily Sentinel of oil & gas chemicals report from PSR Colorado & PSR National.