But when the manufacturer won’t allow you to buy the necessary spare parts, or restricts access to the software tools or ...

For years, a widely-cited study supported the idea that glyphosate-based products were safe. Now the journal that published the study has retracted it.

“Energy efficiency standards reduce pollution, lower bills and save lives,” said Abe Scarr, Energy and Utilities Program Director for PIRG. “At a time when many America faces real energy challenges, ...

Across the auto industry, new cars are now being equipped with internet-connected modems that enable in-vehicle computers to ...

Spring cleaning is just around the corner, and you may be considering doing a big closet clean out to get rid of clothes that ...

Consumers pay more at the store and more at the pump because many merchants cannot negotiate swipe fees or rules imposed by the Visa-Mastercard duopoly. The stranglehold Visa and Mastercard have on ...

To make sure your recyclables actually get recycled, here are some of the most common mistakes to avoid.

Mechanics and technicians: at PIRG, we are investigating repairability trends for automobiles, particularly around the ways software has changed repair.

CHICAGO – Federal policy is contributing to America’s public health crisis of obesity, diabetes and diet-related disease, according to Apples Not Twinkies, a report released on Thursday by U.S. PIRG ...

This toolkit is designed for scout groups, environmental clubs and others in grades 5-8. Download a printable version at the link to the left. So what is happening to so much of the food we produce?

As I wrote in June, one important outcome of the 2024 Illinois Commerce Commission investigation into Peoples Gas’ pipeline safety programs was a follow-on workshop on the utility’s new risk ...