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Joined October 2017
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It's important for the public interest for our #legislators in #Washington to know what's important to people back home in their states. That's why leaders from our nationwide network of state PIRGs recently went to D.C. pirg.org/articles/what-we-ca…
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NEW: Millions of Americans will breathe cleaner air thanks to @EPA @POTUS setting strong new limits on soot- one of the deadliest forms of air pollution. #SolutionsforPollution environmentamerica.org/cente…
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"Congress can create a lasting answer to patent thickets, product-hopping and pay-for-delay schemes. Sen. Grassley can help lead that charge." @PatriciaKelmar our health care campaign director. @GrassleyPress #patentthickets thegazette.com/guest-columni…
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"It’s time for Congress to reform our patent process to ensure that Louisianans’ physical and mental health don’t come at the expense of their financial health." #DrugPriceReform @PatriciaKelmar our health care campaign director. @SenBillCassidy nola.com/opinions/guest-colu…
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Another state has taken action to #SaveTheBees. 9 down, 41 to go. Whose state is next?
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Join Green Century° Funds for a free webinar at noon on Thursday, April 13, and learn why and how to go fossil fuel free and support climate action through your investments. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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New report by @ddowntownb of @ArizonaPIRG Education Fund & @FrontierTony of @FrontierGroupUS finds $80 million in taxpayer savings if 10 of Arizona’s largest municipalities replace retiring light-duty cars & trucks w EVs over next decade. bit.ly/3DCt62l #energytwitter
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Purchasing a car has always been a major investment, but with the recent surge in prices, it’s more important than ever that consumers know they have protection after buying a lemon. Check out our tips when buying a car calpirgedfund.org/issues/usf…
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"Gas tax holidays are a temporary fix; Let’s address the roots of oil dependence" (@TheHillOpinion) hill.cm/UACdxuf
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At @Costco’s annual meeting in January, a majority of shareholders voted in favor of our proposal asking the company to set science-based targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, despite Costco’s board’s unanimous opposition. greencentury.com/majority-of…
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#antibiotic overuse in any setting contributes to drug-resistant bacteria. In order to keep life-saving medicines effective, we have to change how the sausage gets made. More here @thehill from @matthewwell and @lydiapalumbo_ thehill.com/opinion/healthca…
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We're at a pivotal moment for #RenewableEnergy w/#COP26 & next week's 2nd #InfrastructureBill vote. Great @TikRoot article in @washingtonpost feat. @emma_searson @EnvAm shows how far we've come & how far to go. wapo.st/3qiCpyt
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A woman in Louisiana is using solar power to keep the lights on amid severe weather from climate change. She thinks it could be a solution for many Americans. @SamBrockNBC takes a look. Watch NOW: nbcnews.com/NOW
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Last month conservationists sued over a rule they say would allow drillers to harass & harm polar bears in Alaska. @SteveBlackledge & @DyaniChapman w/ @EnvAm argue this battle can’t be limited to Arctic National Wildlife Refuge boundaries in a new op-ed: bit.ly/3Fv21wX
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New report! For those without time to dig through 3 years of data about our waste - we've done the work for you: #beyondplastic #breakfreefromplastc #trashinamerica #zerowaste
“By coming to grips with our nation’s absurd, linear material economy, and by putting the right policies and signals in place, America can move toward a more sustainable future – one that recognizes that there is no such place as away.'' Read more here: uspirg.org/feature/usp/trash…
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Best by? Sell by? Use by? What do these labels mean on your #food? Lots of people suffering a #poweroutage this summer wondering if the food in the house is safe to eat. Great explainer from @WebMD @kellydavisnews quoting new @uspirg tip sheet. wb.md/2XpQe1I
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