Legislation on Right to Repair has either been carried over or introduced all across the country. So far this year, we are tracking 57 bills across 22 states. While most of these bills won’t advance ...

For years, a widely-cited study supported the idea that glyphosate-based products were safe. Now the journal that published the study has retracted it.

“Energy efficiency standards reduce pollution, lower bills and save lives,” said Abe Scarr, Energy and Utilities Program Director for PIRG. “At a time when many America faces real energy challenges, ...

Across the auto industry, new cars are now being equipped with internet-connected modems that enable in-vehicle computers to ...

Patients are billed hospital prices for doctor's office care. Outpatient Outrage 2026 explores how this harms patients and what states can do about it. Close Tell your state legislators: Ban facility ...

Consumers pay more at the store and more at the pump because many merchants cannot negotiate swipe fees or rules imposed by the Visa-Mastercard duopoly. The stranglehold Visa and Mastercard have on ...

Federal farm subsidies help to shape what food is produced and, ultimately, what Americans eat. Current subsidy structures tilt toward crops used in ultra-processed food ingredients, while fruits and ...

To make sure your recyclables actually get recycled, here are some of the most common mistakes to avoid.

A prepared pasta meal that was recalled for Listeria contamination. One of the most extensive and well-reported foodborne illness outbreaks of last year, Listeria in prepared pasta meals, was declared ...

Mechanics and technicians: at PIRG, we are investigating repairability trends for automobiles, particularly around the ways software has changed repair.

This toolkit is designed for scout groups, environmental clubs and others in grades 5-8. Download a printable version at the link to the left. So what is happening to so much of the food we produce?