For our 25th anniversary, we're taking a look back at the research we've produced, and the partnerships and people that made it possible.
Millions of Americans are exposed to unhealthy levels of pollution every year. Ozone and small particulate matter, among other pollutants, are widespread in the U.S. and have serious health effects. This report examines EPA air quality data from 2020 and shows how often Americans living in large urban areas, small urban areas and rural counties were exposed to air pollution that could damage their health.
Wildfires and smoke seem like a West Coast problem, but more and more frequently that smoke reaches the East Coast. The health effects of that smoke are scary, meaning we should do everything we can to improve air quality and mitigate global warming.
Climate change will affect our lives for decades to come, but there’s still reason to keep up the good fight.
America produces way, way too much waste. Our systems for dealing with it are in crisis mode.
Consumer complaints about digital wallets have skyrocketed as more people have turned to apps to manage their finances. Forbes explored our latest research, and the impact for consumers.
The Seattle Times reports on our New Life for the Ocean report, describing how marine protection areas can play a critical role in safeguarding vulnerable ocean ecosystems.
Utility companies are trying to undermine rooftop solar by making it more expensive. Our recent report Blocking Rooftop Solar cited in Popular Science.
The US has the capacity now to build an energy system around renewable resources. Electrek takes a look at our We Have the Power report.
New England has the offshore wind resources to supply its electricity needs many times over. Yahoo News reports on our latest research and describes how offshore wind plans for the region may be about to take off.
Tony Dutzik joined John Stout of U.S. PIRG to write a Business Insider op-ed on why it's so important that Pete Buttigieg's controversial by-the-mile driving tax proposal "has helped to spark a new conversation."
