Milestones: A battle for hearts and minds is won
When the oil industry attempted to reverse California's Global Warming Solutions Act, Environment California and CALPIRG stepped in to defend climate action.
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Milestones: New limits on power plants’ carbon
Starting in Massachusetts, PIRG led campaigns to limit carbon emissions from power plants across the country in an attempt to fight climate change.
Milestones: A voice for public health during the pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, PIRG advocated for an approach that prioritized the public's health, safety and ability to access medical information.
Milestones: Preventing the spread of ‘superbugs’
In order to protect public health, PIRG launched a campaign urging restaurant chains to phase out routine antibiotic use in poultry and livestock operations.
Milestones: Protecting kids from toxic threats
For decades, PIRG has worked to establish protections for children against serious health threats, including toxins in art supplies and lead in drinking water.
Milestones: Trail-blazing action on auto pollution
In an effort to combat the effects of auto pollution, PIRG members across the country urged their state legislators to adopt tougher carbon emission standards.
Milestones: Safer at every speed
By advocating for the Lemon Law and launching the Make VW Pay campaign, PIRG has held car manufacturers accountable while keeping consumers informed.
Milestones: Protecting kids from unsafe products
Decades of PIRG reports and exposes have alerted parents to unsafe toys, resulted in dozens of recalls and raised safety standards to protect kids.
Milestones: A consumer cop hits the financial beat
PIRG worked with a coalition of advocates to establish and defend the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a watchdog that keeps Wall Street in check.
The risks of deep-sea mining: Disruption on a massive scale
It’s important that we understand the scale of what mining companies have in store for the central Pacific. Because once we begin mining the seafloor, there’s no turning back.