NEW REPORT: Analysis finds bag bans effective at reducing plastic waste, litter
Plastic Bag Bans Work, a new report released Thursday by U.S. PIRG Education Fund, Environment America Research & Policy Center and Frontier Group, estimates that, on average, plastic bag bans similar to those studied can eliminate almost 300 single-use plastic bags per person, per year.
EPA proposes 10-year deadline for replacing lead pipes
The EPA is proposing a 10-year deadline for most water utilities to replace lead pipes. More work is needed to ensure safe drinking water at schools as well.
New report highlights wasteful U.S. highway boondoggles, including one in Massachusetts
Report calls for redirecting infrastructure funds away from harmful highway expansions and toward repairing existing roads, investing in public transit, and giving people more options to travel in ways that are clean, convenient and beneficial to our health and our communities.