How Copper Mines Pollute
Toxic chemicals associated with copper mines can pollute the environment, causing serious harm to plants, animals and people.
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2025 look-ahead: protecting consumers, nature; cleaning up our air, water
PIRG, Environment America and their state groups are looking ahead to key consumer, health and environmental opportunities in 2025.
How coal mining harms the environment
Coal mining harms our lands, waters, and wildlife even before burning contributes to coal air pollution and climate change
A bill to strip the gray wolf of (needed) protections
The U.S. House passed a bill to remove Endangered Species Act protections for the gray wolf. Precedent tells us that if this becomes law, it could prove fatal for wolf recovery efforts.
Statement: New bill will tackle large threat posed by tiny plastics
An estimated ten trillion pellets enter oceans each year
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Guide to planting a pollinator-friendly garden
Clean Water Act on Trial
10 steps Whole Foods can immediately take to reduce single-use plastic
Citizen’s Guide to Reducing Energy Waste
Reconnecting Nature
New Life for the Ocean
Journey Through the Tongass
