Physicians for Social Responsibility Pennsylvania

06/19/2026

Today we celebrate Black liberation and freedom. Juneteenth reminds us of the progress generations of African Americans have made, coming together to stand against systems of oppression and racism. As the nation is trying to dismantle the foundations that have been laid for freedom, take this time to remember the strength that came before us and use it to stand against injustice. There is power within the individual, community, and action, from June 19, 1865, to now.

06/18/2026

🚨PSR PA’s President, Dr. Ketyer is in Rolling Stone!🚨
A new Rolling Stone and DeSmog piece by Justin Nobel incorporates critical work by PSR PA in exposing unsafe levels of radioactive contamination in the Cecil Township pipe-yard in Washington County and features the voice of Dr. Ned Ketyer, President of

“This may very well be a crime scene,” said Dr. Ned Ketyer. “I am livid. Put up the yellow police tape to stop exposures now, keep the public away with signage, and there should be a public health announcement made by local authorities. People need to be held accountable, and I think the responsibility ultimately lies with the governor.”

PSR PA is calling on the DEP and the Shapiro Administration to:
✅ Increase transparency with the public
✅ Improve response times to environmental complaints
✅ Use all available tools to conduct thorough investigations
✅ Protect the workers, children, and environment that exist around this pipe yard.

Read the Rolling Stone/DeSmog investigation here: https://rb.gy/1t7l4k

06/17/2026

Check out this article that explores the mycorrhizal network that sustains life on Earth. Not only does it provide plants with nutrients and water but helps to regulate the climate by absorbing carbon into the soil.
The author writes, “Lower-density fungal networks reduce the soil’s ability to store carbon and distribute nutrients, and the networks also protect waterways from nitrogen, phosphorus and other chemicals.” It is important to protect these systems from processes such as tilling or products like fertilizers and fungicides. By maintaining a rich fungal network the fungi and plants can achieve symbiosis and continue to preserve the Earth.

Read the full article: https://buff.ly/CDIatCV

First ever global mapping of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi shows scale of hyphal systems that sustain plant life

06/17/2026

Do you know someone making a difference through organizing, advocacy, education, storytelling, or community care? Nominate them for the 2026 Community Sentinel Award for Environmental Stewardship.
Every day, frontline leaders across the country are fighting to protect their communities from the harms of fossil fuels and advance environmental justice.
The Sentinel Awards brings together these leaders, grassroots organizers, researchers, artists, and advocates for a weekend of recognition, connection, and community-rooted programming. This year’s ceremony will take place on November 12, 2026, in New Orleans, with both in-person and virtual participation available.

Submit a nomination: https://buff.ly/VagWwdV

06/13/2026

Join Extinction Rebellion Philadelphia and Physicians for Social Responsibility Pennslyvania for a special screening of the documentary VS. GOLIATH: Appalachia, part of the award-winning series, on June 16. Reserve a seat now!

06/11/2026

Join us for a virtual statewide Environmental Movement Community meeting on July 15 from 7-8pm, to network and learn more about data center development in Pennsylvania, and what you can do to protect your community. Register here: https://buff.ly/xVo01Po

Join us to network and connect with neighbors and allies working on environmental and health issues. Share your concerns, ideas, and solutions and help shape a coordinated statewide strategy. Learn more about EMC at https://buff.ly/n1vlb3D

Welcome to the Environmental Movement Community's statewide meeting, held quarterly every third Wednesday of the month at 7pm ET. The goal with this call is to…

06/10/2026

Attention pediatricians: Please read and consider signing onto the letter written by former PSR PA board member Steph Lee, addressed to the American Board of Pediatrics after the ABP decided to retire the MOC Part 2 module on climate change and children’s health.

"We think this is a grave disservice to pediatricians' continuing education - and a loss for children who are facing climate change as a critical health threat."

Dear Members of the Board of Directors of the American Board of Pediatrics, We, the undersigned pediatricians and diplomates of the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP), write to you collectively to strongly encourage the ABP to renew the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Part 2 activity "Impact of C...

06/10/2026

Join Extinction Rebellion Philadelphia and Physicians for Social Responsibility Pennslyvania for a special screening of the documentary VS. GOLIATH: Appalachia, part of the award-winning series, on June 16. Reserve a seat now!

After this screening, XR Philly will follow-up this event with an invitation to join an open discussion that explores the implications revealed from this film, in hopes to expand upon the movement to halt ecocide.

06/09/2026

BREAKING! The 17th reveals that fossil fuel financing from the world’s top 65 banks has reached $8.7 TRILLION in just ten years. Instead of investing in a livable future for us all, big banks are driving worldwide pollution and climate devastation. Learn more at bankingonclimatechaos.org

06/08/2026