The high cost of fast fashion
From pesticides to fossil fuels, it takes a lot of resources to make a T-shirt.
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Electric vehicles are good. We can make them better.
There are many possible futures for electric vehicles - some of them better for the environment than others. Here are seven ways to make EVs even greener.
Less driving is possible
Residents of several states and cities have driven fewer miles on average in recent years than they did two decades ago. This decline suggests that Americans’ high levels of driving are not inevitable.
Who are the top climate polluters in the country?
America’s most polluting power plants emit more greenhouse gas pollution than some entire states. New standards addressing pollution from those plants could make a big difference for the climate.
Video Explainer: Why can’t I get a generic version of my drug?
Learn from advocates how brand-name drug companies block generic drugs from coming to pharmacy shelves.
The food we waste could end hunger
How much food waste do we produce, and how could we use our abundance to feed everyone and end hunger?
States leading the way on 100% clean, renewable energy
State level clean energy goals fuel a virtuous cycle to grow clean energy. It's time to lean in.
Explainer: What are toxic PFAS ‘forever chemicals,’ and how do they affect our health?
The more these chemicals are used, the more they build up and the bigger the threat they pose.
Stop Toxic PFAS: The George “Walter” Taylor Act
Why we’re seeing new grocery shortages, and what you can do
Cities around the country are reporting empty grocery store shelves. But this isn’t like last time when basics like toilet paper and bread were nearly impossible to find. As we near the two-year mark of the pandemic, the impact on the food supply chain has only gotten more complex. We explain what’s going on, and offer some tips that can help you find what you need.