PFAS have been linked to cancer and other severe illnesses and have been found in some of Maryland's drinking water by the Department of the Environment. We can protect Marylanders from exposure to toxic PFAS by passing the George "Walter" Taylor Act.
PFAS have been linked to cancer and other severe illnesses and have been found in some of Maryland's drinking water by the Department of the Environment. We can protect Marylanders from exposure to toxic PFAS by passing the George "Walter" Taylor Act.
Health Care
Victory: Medical debt to be scrubbed from consumers' credit reports
One in 5 American households report having medical debt. Now, new credit industry policies will help keep that debt from hurting their credit.
Safe Energy
Report: Electric school buses are a win for our kids and our energy grid
What if we could keep pollution out of our air, help stave of climate disaster, and move toward a cleaner energy grid — all by investing in electric school buses for our kids?
Public Health
Maryland PIRG-backed comprehensive climate bill clears major hurdle
Pollution from fossil fuel-powered buildings and transportation puts Maryland families’ health and safety at risk. The Climate Solutions Now Act would change that by increasing the state’s electric vehicle fleet and requiring large buildings to reduce emissions, among other key targets.
Consumer Tips
In the market for a new phone or laptop? This scorecard will tell you which popular products are built to last.
Products that carry unnecessary restrictions on access to repair tools lead you to spend money replacing your devices instead of repairing them. And they harm our planet by contributing to our rapidly growing electronic waste problem.
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News & Research
News Release | U.S. PIRG Education Fund & Environment America Research and Policy Center
Lead contamination of school drinking water is more pervasive than previously thought, according to testing data from across the nation published on Thursday by Environment America Research & Policy Center and U.S. PIRG Education Fund on a new interactive map. The groups urged public officials to take swift action to “get the lead out” of schools’ drinking water.
Blog Post
In recognition of Earth Day, here are some ways you can cut back on what you throw away and, in many cases, save money and protect yourself at the same time
Blog Post
It shouldn’t cost so much for Americans to stay alive -- and HHS can do something about it
Blog Post
2022 legislative victories to safeguard public health, protect consumers, improve our democracy, reduce waste, and transform our energy and transportation systems.
RESOURCE
Coronavirus update
In the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, we’ve taken steps for all of our staff to work remotely for safety reasons. But rest assured, we’ll keep advocating for you as we work for a healthier, safer world.
Learn more about how we can work together to address the COVID-19 pandemic.