Going Out of Fashion
MASSPIRG, Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.(NRDC) and Fashion FWD released a scorecard today ranking popular retail and apparel brands on policy commitments to eliminate a dangerous class of...
View ArticleGoing Out of Fashion
PFAS use in apparel and other consumer products is coming under increased scrutiny from lawmakers. However, apparel manufacturers and retail stores don’t need to wait for the law to catch up to the...
View ArticleGetting off the Hook of a Predatory Tow Part II
Driving is picking up again as the number of Americans heading to social gatherings, in-person work and vacations moves closer to pre-pandemic norms. More driving means more parking – maybe in...
View ArticleThe Path to Clean Transportation
Cities and states need to adopt policies and make investments designed to cut pollution and give people more options for getting where they need to go.
View ArticleFood for thought: Are your groceries safe?
Two major recalls from the last seven months showcase the weaknesses in our food recall system: It often takes too long for companies and regulators to notify grocers, consumers, restaurants and food...
View ArticleStranded
When you rely on a powered wheelchair to get around, any delay in repair imposes a burden on your mobility and financial security. It can even become a matter of life and death. Yet, as “Stranded,” a...
View ArticleWhat to do if you suspect a gas pipeline leak
Methane gas—marketed as “natural” gas—has heated homes of many Americans for over a century and, for just as long, has been prone to leaks, putting communities and the environment in danger. When it...
View ArticleMethane Gas Leaks
Methane gas (marketed as “natural gas”) has heated the homes of many Americans for over a century – and for over a century, it has been prone to leaks, putting communities and the environment in...
View ArticleRinging in our Fears
One year after new law, robocalls are down and compliance is up, but skyrocketing robotexts are the latest problem.
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