Environmental harms of satellite internet mega-constellations
Fueled by satellite internet companies, the number of satellites in orbit is skyrocketing. The environmental risks may be massive.
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We don’t need deep-sea mining
Deep-sea mining risks damaging vibrant ecosystems that science is just beginning to understand. And we don’t need it to meet the critical minerals challenge.
Refill, Return, Reimagine: Innovative Solutions to Reduce Wasteful Packaging
Single-use plastic packaging is so common in our everyday lives that a future without it might seem a long way off. But examples of what that future might look like are already here.
Outpatient outrage: Hospitals charge facility fees for care at the doctor’s office
PIRG's report explains why facility fees are increasing in frequency and the impact they have on costs.
Truth in recycling
Does Amazon’s plastic packaging actually get recycled? We placed trackers in bundles of Amazon shipping materials, and put them in store drop bins to see where they ended up.
Safe At Home in 2024?
Product recalls, warnings and penalties all increase in 2023. Dangerous products connected to 550 injuries and 15 deaths.
Gas Stove Omissions
We surveyed the country’s three largest home appliance stores to find out what information consumers are getting about the health risks of cooking with gas stoves.
The state of state privacy laws in 2025
Of the 19 states that have passed data privacy laws, nearly half of them receive a failing grade.
Plastic bag bans work
Well-designed single-use plastic bag bans have successfully reduced plastic bag use and associated litter and pollution. Use the Single-use Plastic Bag Ban Waste Reduction Calculator to estimate the impact where you live.
Too much to recall
When companies recall dangerous products, getting a refund or repair can be easy, or way too complicated