Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Clean lighting bill clears Rhode Island House
On June 6th, the Rhode Island House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation to phase out inefficient fluorescent lighting. The bill now moves to the Senate.
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Advocates to lawmakers: Say farewell to fluorescents
This spring, lawmakers in more than 10 states are considering policies to phase out fluorescent bulbs to reduce utility bills and protect public health, which could set precedents for further federal and international action.
Should I hit “accept” on cookie pop-ups?
When we use free websites and apps, there's often cookies and other tracking technologies in the background harvesting huge amounts of data about who we are and what we do online. Virtually no laws rein in the companies behind these cookies, nor how they use and sell the info they collect.
Saying farewell to fluorescents
Fluorescent light bulbs are a common sight in offices, garages, and basements—but they contain toxic mercury and are incredibly inefficient compared to newer alternatives. It's time to phase them out.
Have you ever received an ambulance surprise bill?
The No Surprises Act doesn’t protect people from ambulance surprise bills. Your story could help us win protections.
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Reducing plastic waste in the states
Save the Bees Web-Bee-Nar
Methane Gas Leaks
TOWING KICKBACKS: ONLY ONE-THIRD OF STATES BAN INCENTIVES TO PROPERTY OWNERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT
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PIRG urges Congress to approve COVID-19 funding
