From Wisconsin to Capetown: The first International Plastic Pellet Count
In May, Environment America Research & Policy Center, U.S. PIRG Education Fund and our partners organized the first International Plastic Pellet Count.
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Rescinding the Roadless Rule is an attack on America’s future
Arctic “special areas” deserve protection from drilling
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Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Diverse industries support ENERGY STAR program
U.S. adds record amount of battery energy storage in first three months of 2025
Investments in renewable energy and efficiency outpace fossil fuels
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Solar energy on the rise in America
Utility-scale solar posts record growth in 2024; projected to supply most of the nation's increase in electricity generation in 2025 and 2026
What is ENERGY STAR and does it matter?
U.S. taxpayers have spent millions of dollars to create and run ENERGY STAR. What have we gotten in return?
RELEASE: New survey finds broad support for new wildlife crossings
In a new survey released Thursday by Environment America Research & Policy Center, respondents showed overwhelming support for building more wildlife crossings across the country.
Hundreds of volunteers participated in first-ever International Plastic Pellet Count
From Wisconsin to Copacabana 52,458 plastic pellets were collected from beaches, streams, and lake shores.
STATEMENT: EPA to limit discharges of PFAS
he U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Monday that it will take several actions to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).