The Clean Energy Home Series (Part 2): What is a heat pump water heater?
The second edition in a series on how to electrify your home and transition to appliances that can run on renewable energy
Explainer
Explainer: What are toxic PFAS ‘forever chemicals,’ and how do they affect our health?
The more these chemicals are used, the more they build up and the bigger the threat they pose.
Why we’re seeing new grocery shortages, and what you can do
Cities around the country are reporting empty grocery store shelves. But this isn’t like last time when basics like toilet paper and bread were nearly impossible to find. As we near the two-year mark of the pandemic, the impact on the food supply chain has only gotten more complex. We explain what’s going on, and offer some tips that can help you find what you need.
Right to Repair Fact Sheet
RIGHT TO REPAIR H 341 - S 166 Rep. Cronin, Sen. Brady Requires equipment manufacturers to provide “fair and reasonable” access to replacement parts, tools, schematics or repair manuals, and diagnostic software The policy is based on our existing, effective agreement between car manufacturers and independent repair shops. This policy does not infringe on copyright, intellectual property, or warranty protection.
Fact Sheet: Get the Lead Out S580 & H906
Lead is a potent neurotoxin that impairs how our children develop, learn and behave. Yet, according to the lead testing data from the Department of Environmental Protection, more than half of the 43,000 taps tested from 980 schools across Massachusetts since 2016 tested positive for lead. The vast majority of those lead levels were in concentrations greater than the 1 part per billion (ppb) limit for lead recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics and called for by a new federal and state guidance for schools, early education and child care facilities.
‘Best By’ vs. ‘Use By’: What you need to know about food dating
“Best-By” vs. "Sell-By" vs. "Use-By"? What's the difference, and how do you know when food is no longer safe to eat? Food dating labels can be confusing.
What to know about Amazon’s new A-to-z claims process
Amazon’s new policy comes at a time when courts have been asked the question who is responsible for defective products when they are bought from an online platform that is acting as the go-between for the seller and the purchaser.
What to know about Amazon’s new A-to-z claims process
Amazon’s overview and its terms and conditions span more than 1,600 words. Here is a breakdown of what Amazon customers need to know before using the A-to-z claims process.
Here’s what you should know about high-powered magnets after large recall
High-powered magnets, also commonly known as “rare earth” magnets, have a stronger magnetic force than ordinary magnets. They can be found in a range of products.