PIRG’s 2024 highlights
Five highlights of how our advocacy and action in 2024 helped make society healthier, safer and more sustainable, and the marketplace a little more honest and transparent for consumers.
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
STATEMENT: Biden admin drafting a rushed, flawed plan to fast track data centers and power plants for AI
New appliance standards save consumers money
Updates
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Energy Department finalizes efficiency standards for tankless water heaters
280 more school districts are getting clean buses
It’s time for power plants to clean up their act
Featured Resources
Less coal, more oil: Climate pollution trends by state
What can cities and states do to address leaf blowers and other gas-powered lawn equipment?
Interactive map of lawn mower and leaf blower policies
Electric Lawn Equipment 101
The Latest
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Electric buses may be coming to a city near you
With air pollution plaguing much of America this summer, communities are embracing clean buses
We’re making your voice heard on mercury pollution
Mercury is dangerous -- it can do serious damage to a child’s developing brain.
Mercury pollution from power plants threatens our health. New proposed EPA standards can help.
Fossil fuel power plants belch mercury and other toxic air pollutants into our atmosphere — but now’s our chance to seriously cut back this deadly pollution.
How you can help protect yourself and your community from toxic chemical plant pollution
The EPA has proposed new, stronger limits on toxic emissions from chemical plants. Your voice will help ensure the agency finalizes the strongest possible protections.
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.