Physicians for Social Responsibility Pennsylvania

12/25/2025

12/19/2025

Heat is not just uncomfortable — it kills. It’s time for the commonwealth to act. The Workplace Heat Protection Standards Act (House Bill 1580) offers a vital public health intervention.

Think about the last time the temperature approached 90 degrees, with oppressive humidity. Now imagine working under those conditions all day — maybe in a warehouse, on a farm, on a roof, inside a sweltering kitchen or factory, or delivering goods. Across Pennsylvania, many essential workers do th...

12/17/2025

In the face of extreme weather like hurricanes, floods, and winter storms, there is no time to waste in keeping Americans safe. When emergency alerts are delayed or incorrect, people fail to evacuate on time, hospitals get overwhelmed, and lives are put in unnecessary danger. https://buff.ly/w43yCVn

NCAR's closure would hit climate research and public safety hard.

12/16/2025

We’re so excited to learn that the PA Environmental Quality Board (EQB) will consider the petition to increase minimum setbacks for gas drilling. This would ensure that the minimum buffer between drilling activities would be increased from the current 500 feet, to 1 kilometer from buildings and water wells; a mile from the property boundary of sites serving vulnerable populations, such as schools, day cares and hospitals; and 750 feet from streams and other surface waters. Read more here:

12/09/2025

Oh happy day! It’s a small step in the right direction but an important one nonetheless. Dozens of peer reviewed epidemiological studies suggest that fracking shouldn’t operate anywhere near Pennsylvania residents, schools, day care centers, hospitals, and other businesses.

Environmental Quality Board Votes To Accept Petition To Study An Increase In Setback Safety Zones From Shale Gas Wells; And 3 Petitions From Oil & Gas Industry To Change Other Requirements [PaEN] https://tinyurl.com/2s3sb5t8

12/03/2025

Thank you for making the launch the Dr. Julie Becker Memorial Fund a success.
She is deeply missed and your support keeps her vision alive.
Learn more about Julie here: https://buff.ly/aI6Qpzr

12/02/2025

We’re grateful for every supporter who stands with us and believes in our mission.
This Giving Tuesday, your generosity fuels hope, empowerment, and community-led solutions.
Give today and help us keep going strong: https://buff.ly/R0ITp5P

12/02/2025

A year ago, Tonya was told to “just move.”
Today, she’s protecting her family and her community — thanks to supporters like you.
This Giving Tuesday, help us put more tools, training, and confidence directly into residents’ hands.
Your gift turns fear into action: https://buff.ly/R0ITp5P

12/02/2025

The communities we serve show extraordinary tenacity and courage every single day.
Your Giving Tuesday gift strengthens that resilience and helps families protect what matters most.
Support their strength: https://buff.ly/HBKVMDN

12/02/2025

Today, we honor a legacy.
This Giving Tuesday, we launch the Julie Becker Memorial Fund to continue her life’s work of empowering communities with knowledge, tools, and strength.
Your support keeps her vision alive — and puts power directly in people’s hands.
Give today: https://buff.ly/R0ITp5P

12/01/2025

This holiday season, things are harder and more expensive this year for most American families. Climate change is shifting the holiday season and driving costs up. Extreme weather has destroyed homes and taken loved ones, and rising costs have placed more burden on families. Trump is making things worse by cutting clean energy investments that protect our health and lower costs.