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September 1, 2019 at 1:31 PM

Sept. 3 Deadline: Add your name to ban Roundup

U.S. PIRG We have a small window of time to submit public comments to stop this. Anonymous,The Trump administration's Environmental Protection Agency is working to continue the sale of glyphosate, the main ingredient in Monsanto's Roundup -- despite the risks to our health.We only have until Sept.…

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August 31, 2019 at 1:04 PM

Taco Bell just did something good for our health

U.S. PIRG You might not think of Taco Bell as a positive force for public health.Anonymous,You might not think of Taco Bell as a positive force for public health.Yet Taco Bell has committed to reducing the use of medically important antibiotics in its beef supply in the U.S. and Canada by 25 perce…

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August 29, 2019 at 12:25 PM

A new giant factory for plastic

U.S. PIRG A factory that will produce more than a million tons of plastic each year is currently being built on Pennsylvania. Anonymous,A major oil company is building a giant plastics factory in Pennsylvania, at a time when the public is calling for less plastic, not more.1The factory will produc…

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August 27, 2019 at 12:53 PM

Tell the FTC to investigate deceptive phone apps

U.S. PIRG FaceApp uploaded the photos it manipulates to external servers without asking for the user's consent -- and it's not the only shady app out there. The FTC has the responsibility to protect American consumers from data security risks. Add your name to urge the FTC to investigate the priva…

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August 18, 2019 at 1:26 PM

Scientists say Roundup is dangerous. Why not label it?

U.S. PIRG The EPA just prohibited companies from putting warning labels on pesticides containing glyphosate, the main active ingredient in Monsanto's Roundup. The EPA just prohibited companies from putting warning labels on pesticides containing glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto's Roun…

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August 16, 2019 at 12:58 PM

August Briefing: Public education, member action strengthen call to ban Roundup

Ban Roundup, Right to Repair, Protect Your Credit and more. August Briefing Ban Roundup Public education, member action strengthen call to ban Roundup The more we educate the public about Monsanto's weedkiller, Roundup, the more support we find for banning the pro…

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August 13, 2019 at 12:20 PM

Tell Amazon: Take responsibility for unsafe products

Balloons without choking hazard labels. School supplies and jewelry with toxic lead and cadmium. Skin care products containing mercury. Amazon is providing a platform for unsafe products without warning. It's time for that to change. Tell Amazon to take responsibility for potentially harmful prod…

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August 11, 2019 at 1:29 PM

The EPA won't ban this brain-damaging pesticide?

Chlorpyrifos is just too dangerous to remain in use. Chlorpyrifos damages kids' brains, but the Trump administration's EPA decided to keep allowing its use. We need to step up our efforts in states across the country to ban chlorpyrifos. Donate today to support the campaign to ban chlorpyrifos, a…

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August 9, 2019 at 12:20 PM

This could lead to more pollution

How much pollution does your neighborhood need? I bet your answer is "none," but the Trump administration's new rule could take away your ability to say so. Anonymous,How much pollution does your neighborhood need? I bet your answer is "none," but the Trump administration's new rule could take aw…

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August 6, 2019 at 12:42 PM

3.5 million pounds of plastic trash are on their way back to us

Cambodia will be sending more than 3.5 million pounds of plastic waste back to where it came from: the U.S. and Canada Anonymous,Cambodia will be sending more than 3.5 million pounds of plastic waste back to where it came from: the U.S. and Canada.1Cambodia isn't alone -- last year, China stopped…

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August 3, 2019 at 1:41 PM

Capital One data breach: Protect yourself

Keep yourself safe from identity theft by freezing your credit reports. Here's how.Anonymous,Just this week, Capital One revealed that the personal data of more than 100 million people was compromised in a breach.1This hack -- like the many that have come before it -- put consumers at risk of ide…

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July 30, 2019 at 12:28 PM

Plastics companies are doubling down

Companies across the plastic supply chain are ramping up plastic production just as momentum is building to move beyond plastics. To address our plastic waste crisis, we need more than recycling. We need to reduce our reliance on harmful single-use plastics that are polluting our planet and endan…

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July 28, 2019 at 1:25 PM

This is why the lettuce in your delicious salad could be contaminated

We should be confident that the food we eat is safe from dangerous bacteria like E. coli. But without FDA safeguards, we can't be so sure. If the agency responsible for protecting public health isn't doing its job, who will? Tell the FDA: We need stronger food safety regulations to stop food cont…

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July 26, 2019 at 12:20 PM

Equifax just got off easy

Two years after Equifax exposed the private financial information of 147 million people, the company is only expected to pay about $650 million to settle. Dear Friend,In late July 2017, Equifax executives were apparently notified by staff of a data breach that had been going on since at least mid…

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July 25, 2019 at 12:42 PM

This is why we need this law to hold Equifax accountable

A new settlement from Equifax doesn't go far enough to ensure our most sensitive information is protected. This law will. Friend,It was just announced that Equifax will pay about $650 to $700 million in fines and consumer redress for losing the critical financial data of 147 million Americans.1 B…

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July 18, 2019 at 1:09 PM

July Briefing: What a waste: At least 30% of trash could be composted instead of buried or burned

Zero Waste, Hold the Antibiotics: Wendy's, PIRG Consumer Watchdog and more. July Briefing Zero Waste What a waste: At least 30% of trash could be composted instead of buried or burned Each year, America landfills and incinerates enough organic material to fill a li…

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July 16, 2019 at 12:24 PM

Want to get Roundup out of our food and drinks? Here's what to do:

Help U.S. PIRG get harmful chemicals out of the things we eat and drink. Our national network detected Roundup's main active ingredient in some beer and wine. U.S. PIRG is working hard to protect people from exposure to harmful chemicals, but our national network discovered the main active ingred…

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July 7, 2019 at 4:16 PM

Tell Burger King to help combat antibiotic resistance

As the nation's second largest burger chain, Burger King has the power to help shift the beef industry away from antibiotic overuse. As the nation's second largest burger chain, Burger King has the power to help shift the beef industry away from antibiotic overuse. Tell CEO Daniel Schwartz: It…

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July 5, 2019 at 4:16 PM

Why are we still allowing Roundup to be used?

We need to do everything we can to keep people safe from this potentially harmful pesticide. France is the latest country to ban Roundup. It's time to do the same in the U.S. Will you join us? DONATE Friend, Belgium. Bermuda. The Netherlands. France. El Salvador. Colombia. Sri Lanka. Sau…

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July 2, 2019 at 1:16 PM

Have a few minutes, Friend?

Here are the just a few of the campaigns we're working on right now to protect public health and our well-being: Dear Friend, Thank you for supporting U.S. PIRG -- you're part of a community of tens of thousands of people who believe in protecting the public interest. The health and well-being of…

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June 29, 2019 at 1:18 PM

You have the right to know if you're drinking Roundup

We shouldn't be exposed to dangerous pesticides in our food and drinks. We detected glyphosate, the main active ingredient in Roundup, in almost every sample of beer and wine we tested. Tell the USDA: Test for glyphosate in food and drink before it's sold in stores. TAKE ACTION Friend, W…

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