Some user reviews on the Internet are written by sockpuppets paid by the website; in other cases, consumers are given inducements to write good reviews (New York Times). Meanwhile, doctors, especially, are trying to use copyright law to "squelch" valid reviews from patients (Washington Post). Either way, watch out.
This brief examines how Massachusetts has used its recovery website to provide information about ARRA spending – and describes additional strategies that could improve transparency.
This brief examines how Massachusetts has used its recovery website to provide information about ARRA spending – and describes additional strategies that could improve transparency.
In 1995, Superfund’s polluter pays fees expired. Since then, the financial burden to clean up toxic waste has shifted entirely from polluters to regular taxpayers. Taxpayers now pay for all Superfund-led toxic cleanups, spending well over $1 billion annually to protect public health from the irresponsible business practices of polluting industries. As valuable public dollars are spent on these cleanups, polluting industries are enjoying a $4 million per day tax break courtesy of the American taxpayer.
Fast fashion is cheap and plentiful, and as a result, Americans are buying more clothes than ever.
Lawmakers and fashion industry experts came together to discuss the progress being made to advance sustainability in fashion.
Today Governor Moore signed the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act into law, putting limits on companies' data harvesting and sales.
Bill will help protect consumers from security breaches, online scams, identity theft
Amanda started her career as an advocate with PennEnvironment. Now, she is a Co-Founder of the sustainable fashion brand Wolven and is committed to advancing sustainable practices in the fashion industry.
