Accidents Waiting to Happen: Factory Farms
Waste lagoons used by industrial-scale livestock operations threaten spills that can cause catastrophic damage to America’s rivers, lakes and streams.
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Who are the top climate polluters in the country?
America’s most polluting power plants emit more greenhouse gas pollution than some entire states. New standards addressing pollution from those plants and the growth of wind and solar energy could make a big difference for the climate.
Accidents Waiting to Happen: Oil Pipelines
Pipelines transport billions of barrels of oil across the U.S. each year, frequently passing over or near waterways. Since 2004, pipeline spills have released more than 750,000 barrels of oil into the environment.
Accidents Waiting to Happen: Coal Ash
Hundreds of coal ash pits and ponds sit near the banks of American waterways, threatening toxic spills that can cause long-term damage to the environment and public health.
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.
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.