Safe for Swimming?
America's beaches are favorite places to relax ... when the water is safe. Where is water pollution harming our ability to enjoy the beach? And what can we do to stop it?
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How printers keep us hooked on expensive ink
Manufacturers lock us into buying ink cartridges at exorbitant prices. There are simple steps to end the ink trap.
‘Chromebook Churn’ report highlights problems of short-lived laptops in schools
The pandemic pushed schools to provide every student with their own device, often turning to Chromebooks. A laptop for every student is likely here to stay, but now this new tech is failing. That’s because while we know milk goes bad, it turns out Chromebooks have expiration dates too.
Out to Pasture
Manufacturer-imposed repair restrictions make equipment breakdowns even more painful by forcing farmers to rely on their dealership for many fixes. Right to Repair reforms would save U.S. farmers $4.2 Billion per year by providing farmers with independent repair options.
Repair saves families big
Americans are churning through electronics, and it’s not cheap.
The Plane Truth
Passengers fed up with airlines' performance; analysis of DOT data shows complaints quadruple, cancellations soar
‘Failing the Fix’ scorecard helps you buy a repairable laptop and cellphone
Updated report helps you buy products that last. Americans are holding onto their phones for longer than ever, making repairability an important concern, but a high price doesn't necessarily mean a fixable device
Trouble in Toyland 2022
Dangerous, recalled toys are easy to buy, U.S. PIRG Education Fund investigation shows. Our 37th annual report looks at the problems of recalls, counterfeits and not heeding warning labels.
The State of Recycling and Composting in Colorado 2022
6th annual look at recycling and composting in Colorado
Methane Gas Leaks
Methane gas (often known as natural gas) has heated the homes of many Americans for over a century — and for over a century, it has been prone to leaks, putting communities and the environment in danger.