Three big wins for the public interest in 2023
The past year saw real results for the public interest -- and support from people like you helped make it possible.
Good news
A round up of the latest good news, progress and actions in the public interest.
The Latest on Good news
The military is ending the use of PFAS. Why that’s a win for kids’ health.
Statement: 3M to stop making, using PFAS
Updates
U.S. pledges to triple renewable energy by 2030
U.S. Postal Service is going electric
The Latest
Statement: US Postal Service’s electric vehicle purchases will help deliver a cleaner future
USPS to announce a significant increase in electric vehicle purchases
State, federal laws make it easier than ever to transition to electric school buses
Now is a better time than ever for schools to switch to clean electric vehicles, which have no tailpipe emissions, can save money over time and can even help stabilize the electric system with vehicle-to-grid technology.
How to get a good faith estimate for medical and dental care
Here are the steps to getting a written good faith estimate before receiving scheduled medical or dental care.
STATEMENT: U.S. PIRG applauds SEC’s climate disclosure rule
Our statement on the Securities and Exchange Commission's newly proposed rule that would require publicly traded companies to improve and standardize the information they disclose about their greenhouse gas emissions.
How I got my finances in order
Even with the knowledge I’ve gained working as a consumer advocate for several years, getting my finances in order has been a work in progress.
