The hidden costs of risky auto loans to consumers and our communities
The hidden costs of risky auto loans to consumers and our communities
Public Health | Maryland PIRG
Fight against flame retardants
It's time to protect our families and fire fighters from toxic flame retardant chemicals in consumer products.
Public Health
How safe is our food?
Our latest report examines recent food safety trends, case studies of national recalls, what they mean for our health, and what we should do about it.
Consumer Protection
Congressional investigation concludes that Equifax breach was entirely preventable
The worst data breach in history could have been prevented with some basic security measures.
Consumer Protection
Watch out for unsafe toys
Maryland PIRG's “Trouble in Toyland” report found boron in slime, choking hazards without the proper warning labels, “connected” toys that pose a privacy risk and more.
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News & Research
News Release | Maryland PIRG Foundation
The amount of money Americans owe on their cars is now at an all-time high -- up 75 percent since the end of 2009. Americans’ rising indebtedness for cars raises concerns about the financial future of millions of households as lenders extend credit to more and more Americans without the ability to repay, according to a new Maryland PIRG report[1] .
Report | Maryland PIRG Foundation
In much of America, access to a car is all but required to hold a job or lead a full and vibrant life. Generations of car-centric transportation policies — including lavish spending on roads, sprawl-inducing land use policies and meager support for other modes of transportation — have left millions of Americans fully dependent on cars for daily living.
Blog Post
Nestle is responding to consumer demands to reduce plastic waste.
Blog Post
Dozens of people have died. Yet in January, Home Depot was still selling the products that led to their deaths.
Blog Post
Unsafe food recalls in the U.S. are trending the wrong way. From 2013 to 2017, they rose 10 percent overall, and a whopping 83 percent for the most hazardous meat and poultry recalls.
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Our advocates have compiled tips on how to choose a credit card or a bank, how to protect your identity, and more.