Statement: New clean car standards are a win for consumers, health Clean air Statement: New clean car standards are a win for consumers, health Pollution limits among the strongest in the world Media Statements ● March 20, 2024
FCC votes to squash hidden junk fees for cable and satellite TV Consumer alerts FCC votes to squash hidden junk fees for cable and satellite TV One-quarter to one-third of a typical cable bill is add-on junk fees, FCC says Media Statements ● March 16, 2024
Statement: FDA warns Americans to not use several brands of cinnamon Consumer alerts Statement: FDA warns Americans to not use several brands of cinnamon After discovery of lead-tainted cinnamon in applesauce, government warns of potential broader dangers Media Statements ● March 7, 2024
STATEMENT: FDA says PFAS completely phased out of U.S. food packaging Good news STATEMENT: FDA says PFAS completely phased out of U.S. food packaging Companies had used toxic ‘forever chemicals’ to protect paper, cardboard from grease Media Statements ● February 28, 2024
Statement: Biden administration reins in deadly air pollution Clean air Statement: Biden administration reins in deadly air pollution New limits on soot will save thousands of lives Media Statements ● February 7, 2024
Statement: EPA proposes to designate PFAS as hazardous substances Toxic threats Statement: EPA proposes to designate PFAS as hazardous substances Proposal would better enable regulators to address ‘forever chemicals’ under nation’s hazardous waste law. Media Statements ● February 1, 2024
MASSPIRG, Clean Water Action join forces to reduce food waste Recycling & compost MASSPIRG, Clean Water Action join forces to reduce food waste New campaign to reduce food waste launces in Massachusetts. Media Statements ● December 27, 2023
Southwest penalized $140 million for Christmas 2022 meltdown that stranded 2 million Consumer alerts Southwest penalized $140 million for Christmas 2022 meltdown that stranded 2 million Airline violated federal law by not notifying, helping and refunding customers with disrupted flights Media Statements ● December 18, 2023
STATEMENT: BGE to Raise Rates by $400 Million in Multi-Year Rate Hike Utility watchdog STATEMENT: BGE to Raise Rates by $400 Million in Multi-Year Rate Hike Consumer group calls on regulators and policymakers to re-evaluate gas spending Media Statements ● December 15, 2023
NEW REPORT: ‘Plane Truth 4’ analysis shows 2023 complaints against U.S. airlines doubled vs. 2022 Consumer alerts NEW REPORT: ‘Plane Truth 4’ analysis shows 2023 complaints against U.S. airlines doubled vs. 2022 Cancellation rates improve, but delays, baggage problems worse than last year Media Statements ● December 14, 2023