toxic chemicals

Film Review: The Plastic Detox

March 25, 2026

A review of the new Netflix documentary on the health harms of plastic.

Scientists ramp up the alarm about PFAS contamination, which may come from Tallahassee’s spray field

March 23, 2026

Quotes PSR Florida’s Ron Saff, MD and Dan Axelrad, PhD.

EPA Decision to Rollback MATS Puts Children’s Health in Jeopardy

February 20, 2026

This repeal will harm the health of every American, but vulnerable populations, including babies and children are most at risk.

The Problem with Plastic: A Book Discussion

February 17, 2026

Join us for a conversation with Judith Enck and Adam Mahoney discussing their new book: The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It’s Too Late.

Tell EPA to protect our health from dirty coal ash

January 23, 2026

EPA is proposing to delay the closure deadlines for coal ash ponds that are known to leak toxic pollutants — such as arsenic, lead, mercury — into our surrounding groundwater. Submit a comment and tell EPA no more delays!

Climate Change and Human Health ECHO: Update on Microplastics, the Environment and Your Health

January 22, 2026

This 4-week program offers evidence-based training on the science of climate change, climate-related health effects, and effective communication skills.

The Health & Environment Series: Making the Connection

January 21, 2026

WEHN’s annual The Health & Environment Series; Making the Connection conference highlights the connection between health and the environment. Co-sponsored by PSR Wisconsin. Virtual option; CE credits available.

Boeing wins in Santa Susana cleanup fight while some insist toxins persist

January 16, 2026

Article in The Acorn quoting Denise Duffield, Associate Director, PSR-Los Angeles.

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.