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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Solar power nation’s second-largest electricity source for 5 hours
For the first time ever, electricity output from America's solar panels was second only to gas-fired power plants.
How do solar panels work?
Solar panels convert sunlight into pollution-free electricity – but how?
The future is still bright for clean energy
New utility-scale energy generation projections paint a promising picture for clean energy for 2025
What happens to fish (and humans) when fish eat plastic?
Many fish eat microplastics. Here’s why and what we can do about it.
America’s Oldest Forests and Clean Drinking Water
Forests, especially old, undisturbed ones, not only contribute to replenishing our groundwater but also act as the first source of filtration for streams, ponds, and reservoirs.