We Must Prevent
What We Cannot Cure
Guided by the values and expertise of medicine and public health, we work to protect human life from the gravest threats to health and survival.
Issues
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nuclear weapons are on high alert
Nuclear Weapons Abolition
PSR's Nuclear Weapons Abolition Program amplifies the health professional voice to increase and broaden grassroots support for nuclear weapons abolition.
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years left to avert the worst effects of climate change, according to the IPCC
Environment & Health
PSR's Environment and Health Program amplifies the voices of health professionals to advocate for strong action to avert catastrophic climate change and promote clean, healthy, safe energy.
Recent News
New Report Underscores How Fossil Fuels Impact Every System of the Body
Authored by leading health experts, this new report from PSR shows widespread health impact of extracting, transporting and burning fossil fuels.
Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) and the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW), 1985 Nobel Peace Prize, Condemn the Recent Suggestion of Nuclear Testing by the U.S.
As physicians and health professionals, we condemn any and all nuclear weapons testing and de-stabilizing posturing. Regardless of intent, President Trump’s statement is a dangerous escalation that threatens global security and undermines decades of disarmament efforts, including the 1970 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Tell Congress: 100 Days to Prevent a Dangerous New Nuclear Arms Race
Your voice matters. Urge your Representative and Senators to co-sponsor these resolutions and publicly support a follow-on agreement before New START expires.
A House of Dynamite: 18 Minutes to Make Clear the Real Dangers of Nuclear Weapons
The new film, A House of Dynamite, directed by Kathryn Bigelow was released on Netflix on October 24th. The thriller reached number one on streaming charts on the platform, being the most popular movie of the weekend.
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PSR advocates on the issues you care about by addressing the dangers that threaten communities, using our medical and public health expertise to prevent nuclear war and proliferation, reverse our trajectory towards climate change, protect the public from the harms of fracking and expand clean, renewable energy.
Upcoming Events
Nov 5
2025
National Mall, Washington, DC
Join PSR and other health groups in Washington, DC to march in defense of health and science.
Environmental Youth Leadership Summit
Redwood City, CA United States
SF Bay PSR physicians will be there to answer career questions and share information about climate health advocacy and how to protect your family from gas appliance air pollution.
Health Effects of Plastics and PFAS
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.
Talking with Patients About Fossil Fuels, Health, and Home Choices
This webinar brings together healthcare leaders to explore how fossil fuels impact health and how electrification can improve air quality, reduce disease, and advance climate goals. Sessions offer practical strategies for patient conversations, clinical practice, and systemic change. Free CME available to anyone in the US.
Featured Resources
Fueling Sickness: The Hidden Health Costs of Fossil Fuel Pollution
A collaborative report on the direct health impacts of fossil fuel pollution across every system of the body and every stage of fossil fuel use.
Dr. Ankush Bansal’s Testimony Defending EPA’s Endangerment Finding
Testimony from PSR’s Board President-Elect and President of Florida PSR, Dr. Ankush Bansal, on why he recommends EPA keep the Endangerment Finding in place.
Protecting Health from Extreme Heat: State Leadership in Action
This timely discussion with health leaders and policymakers addresses how states can lead the way in protecting communities from extreme heat.
