This Giving Tuesday let’s move beyond plastic
The United States is the world’s single biggest plastic polluter. PIRG is working to change that, are you with us?
Methane Gas Leaks
Methane gas (often known as natural gas) has heated the homes of many Americans for over a century — and for over a century, it has been prone to leaks, putting communities and the environment in danger. With growing awareness of the impact of methane leaks on the climate, and with growing availability of safer alternatives, it is clear that gas has no place in a modern clean energy network.
Maryland PIRG is an advocate for the public interest. We speak out for the public and stand up to special interests on problems that affect the public's health, safety and wellbeing.
The Latest
Together we can tackle the plastic waste crisis
I’ll have the turkey, hold the pollution
Updates
Montgomery County goes electric
Rowhome explosion in Pigtown, Baltimore
Groups call on Hogan to withdraw gas expansion grants
Trouble in Toyland 2022
Dangerous, recalled toys are easy to buy, U.S. PIRG Education Fund investigation shows. Our 37th annual report looks at the problems of recalls, counterfeits and not heeding warning labels.
I like that PIRG digs down and finds ways the system has been rigged against our long-term welfare and tries to translate that into legislative and legal action at the state, local and national levels.Nick Bridge, Member
PIRG will keep working until the job’s done
I think your organization has done a great job selecting issues where the public interest needs an advocate.Clare Feinson, Member
Why I support PIRG
It's a real privilege to do this work. It can be frustrating at times, it can be tedious at times, but it's also incredibly rewarding.Emily Rusch, Vice President and Senior Director of State Offices
It’s a real privilege to do this work
If we get out there and if we do what needs to be done, we can make a difference.Matt Casale, Director, Environment Campaigns
I wanted to marry my interests in law and political advocacy
I found out about PIRG when somebody canvassed me on the street and started talking to me about their issues, and it completely clicked that this was the group that I could work with to actually make sure that we're protecting our health, we’re doing the right thing by people all over the country.Matt Wellington, Director, Public Health Campaigns
