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FDA finally bans Red No. 3 food dye, linked to cancer
Authorization to use in candy, desserts and other snacks is revoked after petition filed by PIRG and others
STATEMENT: Biden issues executive order to fast-track data centers for AI
Advocates urge incoming administration to maintain environmental, consumer protections
DOT penalizes JetBlue for chronic flight delays
Enforcement action is Transportation Dept.’s first-ever for ‘unrealistic scheduling’
STATEMENT: Biden admin drafting a rushed, flawed plan to fast track data centers and power plants for AI
Environmental and consumer advocates express concerns about environmental harm and costs to consumers in “blind sprint” for AI dominance
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Energy Department finalizes efficiency standards for tankless water heaters
Efficiency standards that take effect in 2029 will reduce pollution and save families on energy bills.
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Big data centers, big problems
CALPIRG 2025 winter newsletter
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Electric Lawn Equipment 101
CALPIRG fall 2024 newsletter
Social media scams: How to defend yourself against this emerging fraud
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