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#EEDay2018 - States Can Lead

Friday, October 5, 2018
By | Abe Scarr
State Director

The cheapest, cleanest energy is the energy we don’t use in the first place. Whether you care about improving air quality, fending off the worst impacts of global warming, or simply saving money, energy efficiency and conservation are critical.

Analysis Finds Pervasive Lead Contamination in Schools

Wednesday, September 26, 2018
By | Abe Scarr
State Director

 

In reviewing test results from 155 schools in suburban Cook County, we found 78% of schools contained at least one fixture with lead contamination levels of 2 parts per billion (ppb) or higher.

ID Theft & Privacy Checklists

Friday, August 3, 2018
By | Mike Litt
Consumer Campaigns Director, U.S. PIRG

Today, we're releasing our revamped Identity Theft and Online Privacy resources.

Protecting Consumer Privacy in the Courts

Wednesday, July 11, 2018
By | Abe Scarr
State Director

 

Along with other consumer and privacy advocacy organizations, we filed an amicus brief defending Illinois' unique-in-the-nation biometric privacy law.

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