Clean air
Air pollution is harming the health of millions of Americans, but key actions can clean up our air and protect our wellbeing.
The Latest on Clean air
Mercury pollution from power plants threatens our health. New proposed EPA standards can help.
How you can help protect yourself and your community from toxic chemical plant pollution
Updates
It’s time for power plants to clean up their act
Electric buses may be coming to a city near you
We’re making your voice heard on mercury pollution
Featured Resources
Green schools guide
MASSPIRG’s 2023-2024 Legislative Priorities
How federal tax credits can help you reduce energy waste in your home
How federal tax credits can help you get an electric vehicle
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Why give to PIRG this Earth Day?
Together, we’re making a difference on a range of issues, from curbing plastic waste, to stopping the use of toxic pesticides, to winning progress toward an electric vehicle future.
Hundreds of thousands call on the EPA to slash soot pollution
Advocates with Environment America, PennEnvironment and U.S. PIRG joined other health and environmental groups to deliver more than 500,000 public comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) headquarters Tuesday in support of stronger limits on soot pollution.
Postal Service to purchase 9,000 electric vehicles and install 14,000 chargers
The USPS, which operates the federal government's largest fleet of vehicles, is doing its part to reduce emissions.
EPA, DOT to increase accountability, safety in wake of Ohio chemical train derailment
Federal government requiring Norfolk Southern to pay for cleanup; new rail safety rules coming
EPA could protect communities from disasters like Ohio train wreck
Why are there so many toxic chemicals on trains? How can we reduce the risk of toxic spills?