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U.S. PIRG
U.S. PIRG, the United States Public Interest Research Group, is a state-based, citizen-funded advocacy group that promotes the public interest.
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The city of , California, has banned the use of any glyphosate-based herbicide -- including -- on all city property.
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Microplastics linger in our oceans, rivers, food... and in our air, as a recent study has found. Scientists have warned we are creating a “plastic planet."
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The best way to reduce the amount of in our landfills is to simply produce less of it. That’s why we’re calling for a ban on the worst -- add your name:
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A Canadian watchdog has found failed to address numerous privacy concerns before their breach, including “poor security safeguards; retaining information too long; inadequate consent procedures; [and] a lack of accountability for... information.”
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“If a consumer has purchased an item and it breaks, he or she should be allowed to repair the item however he or she sees fit."
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Alert: “The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recalling all models of Fisher-Price Rock N' Play sleepers after it was linked to over 30 infant deaths.”
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Our Consumer Watchdog is glad for the but says its "30 deaths in 10 years is 30 deaths too many and 10 years too late: Read more:
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“As a consumer, you have a lot of power, and you can use it to reward the companies that are doing a good job with their packaging.” |
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As part of Chicago's commitment to 100% renewable energy, all of the city's transit buses will be all-electric by 2040. Chicago is the largest U.S. city to commit to 100% renewable energy. . %. .
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"The increasing availability of has accelerated an alarming downside: The drugs are losing their ability to kill the germs they were created to conquer." reminds us that superbugs are a global issue. Via
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is a known carcinogen, but: “It is still used by U.S. industry, present in 30 million homes, and is a contaminant in consumer products, including children's toys and makeup.”
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Antibiotic overuse in livestock undermines the effectiveness of medicines that people depend on. Thanks for covering this important issue Via
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Antibiotic resistant bacteria can travel from farms to people easily, and often linger in every place they land. They’ve been found in “flower beds, compost, leaves, plant seeds, soil samples..., hospital surroundings, and aerial samples of hospitals.”
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U.S. PIRG ಏಪ್ರಿ 9
Pathogens are outsmarting antibiotics, putting our ability to treat infections at risk. We can't afford to overuse these life-saving medicines to prop up a broken food system. They need to be reserved for when we need them most.
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ICYMI: Our recent study found that “the majority of pharmacies are selling common medications at vastly inflated prices — averaging almost nine times the cheapest available price.”
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We placed an oped in hometown paper, urging the company to cut routine from its entire beef supply chain. Learn more from in
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“My life has been a complete nightmare, for I have been denied credit, turned down employment, and unable to provide adequate shelter for me and my... sons. I am a victim of identity theft, from a data breach.”
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“From climate change to overfishing, the world’s oceans are facing an unprecedented set of challenges. It is now more important than ever to take action and ensure our seas are healthy, abundant and resilient.” |
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are tiny, ranging from the size of a sesame seed to smaller than the thickness of a sheet of paper. Their size allows them to slip through membranes and accumulate in creatures like mussels and oysters.
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Did you know that you can freeze your children’s credit too? Identity thieves can take children’s information and open accounts in their name, often going unnoticed for years. Proactively freezing your child’s credit can help their future security.
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