2025 look-ahead: protecting consumers, nature; cleaning up our air, water
PIRG, Environment America and their state groups are looking ahead to key consumer, health and environmental opportunities in 2025.
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How fast is solar energy growing?
America is getting nearly 12 times more energy from the sun than we did a decade ago. The United States gets more emission-free energy from the sun than ever before.
National web briefing tackles harmful pollution from lawn equipment
Clean air leaders discussed policies to accelerate the transition to electric lawn mowers, leaf blowers and more
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Hawaii lawmakers pass clean lighting bill
Fluorescent lightbulbs contain toxic mercury and use twice the electricity of nontoxic LED bulbs. Hawaii is among the latest states taking action to say farewell to fluorescents.
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.
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Outpatient outrage: Hospitals charge facility fees for care at the doctor’s office
Guide to planting a pollinator-friendly garden
Why lots of states are passing bad state privacy laws
EMERGENCY: The high cost of ambulance surprise bills
Trouble in Toyland 2022
10 steps Whole Foods can immediately take to reduce single-use plastic
Citizen’s Guide to Reducing Energy Waste
