Americans threw away 5.7 disposable vapes (or e-cigarettes) per second in 2023, up from 4.5 per second as reported in 2022. In other words, nearly 500,000 disposable vapes were tossed each day in 2023, according to data from the CDC Foundation. This relentless stream of electronic waste isn't just alarming—it's extremely hazardous and entirely preventable.
Pollinators are vital to our food systems and maintain the planet’s ecosystems. Action by states is needed to protect them.
Complaints against U.S. airlines hit new record high as cancellations and delays creep up and tarmac delays soar
Nobody walks into an electronics store and thinks, “I’m going to buy something that can’t be fixed.” Our newly-updated scorecard helps you choose repairable phones and laptops from brands that support your Right to Repair.
Greenhouse gas pollution decreased in 44 states from 2005 to 2022, and increased in six.
Across America, thousands of facilities that store or move oil, toxic chemicals or coal ash are located near waterways. These facilities are accidents waiting to happen.
Data shows leaders and laggards for total electric school buses and combined investments driving electric school bus conversion.
National appliance efficiency standards save money for consumers and businesses, cut water waste and reduce pollution
Fueled by satellite internet companies, the number of satellites in orbit is skyrocketing. The environmental risks may be massive.
Deep-sea mining risks damaging vibrant ecosystems that science is just beginning to understand. And we don’t need it to meet the critical minerals challenge.
