The kids are back at school. How do we make sure their water is safe to drink?
The kids are back at school. How do we make sure their water is safe to drink?
Solid Waste | U.S. PIRG
We can move Beyond Plastic
It's time to move beyond single-use plastic, by getting rid of the most harmful waste, and stopping the use of things we truly don't need.
Consumer Tips | U.S. PIRG
How can you save money on college?
Our back-to-school guide can help students cut costs on textbooks, computers and more.
Public Health | U.S. PIRG
This could be great, but what about e-cigarettes and vaping?
As federal officials consider bold action to warn the public about the health risks of cigarette smoking, we're highlighting that it’s also time for the FDA to take similarly bold action to address the youth vaping epidemic.
Consumer Tips | U.S. PIRG
Deadly sleepers still in use at daycares
Our Consumer Watchdog team found 1-in-10 daycare centers using recalled sleepers that have killed more than 30 children.
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News Release | U.S. PIRG
The Environmental Protection Agency announced today it would revoke a waiver that gave California the ability to set its own standards for automobile emissions. The waiver allowed the state to set stricter air quality standards than those imposed at the federal level -- and provided an avenue for other states to follow suit. More than one-third of U.S. auto buyers live in the 14 states plus Washington, DC, that have adopted California’s stricter standards.
News Release | U.S. PIRG
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced today it would continue to maintain its public consumer complaint database, and that it also plans to make a number of “enhancements” to the database. These include: providing financial information and details into the complaint process to both better address questions and inform consumers before issuing a complaint; and adding materials to help consumers who seek answers to specific questions from financial companies.
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In Virginia, Dominion Energy proposed the nation’s most ambitious electric school bus plan, but where are the rest of the states?
News Release | U.S. PIRG
The Plastic Pollution Reduction Act would have slashed waste by 2030
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“People should be able to fix their products, and when companies work to undermine repair, not only do they frustrate their customers, but also they should be concerned with whether they are on the wrong side of the law."
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