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A round up of the latest good news, progress and actions in the public interest.
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Energy Department’s updated appliance standards will save Ohio households $85 annually
National energy efficiency standards apply to air conditioners, clothes dryers, refrigerators, water heaters, other everyday appliances
STATEMENT: FDA says PFAS completely phased out of U.S. food packaging
Companies had used toxic ‘forever chemicals’ to protect paper, cardboard from grease
Three big wins for the public interest in 2023
The past year saw real results for the public interest -- and support from people like you helped make it possible.
The military is ending the use of PFAS. Why that’s a win for kids’ health.
Using safer alternatives in firefighting foam will mean eliminating a significant pathway for toxic contamination of drinking water sources.
U.S. Postal Service is going electric
USPS announces a significant increase in electric vehicle purchases
