Media Releases

New report: How to supercharge EmPOWER Maryland

Energy efficiency

New report: How to supercharge EmPOWER Maryland

A new analysis from Maryland PIRG Foundation finds that Maryland's energy efficiency programs, while successful, could spark more energy savings, deliver more for low-income customers, and more adequately support the state’s climate goals.

MEDIA RESOURCE GUIDE: Everyone Votes Maryland Spokespeople

Voting & elections

MEDIA RESOURCE GUIDE: Everyone Votes Maryland Spokespeople

The state-wide coalition Everyone Votes Maryland has been working tirelessly throughout the 2022 primary, and now general, elections to ensure that every Marylander knows their rights when it comes to voting and ensuring a fair and safe election process.

Advocacy groups, 48,000 petitioners demand Columbia Sportswear stop using toxic PFAS chemicals in clothing

Toxic threats

Advocacy groups, 48,000 petitioners demand Columbia Sportswear stop using toxic PFAS chemicals in clothing

U.S. PIRG Education Fund and NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) hosted a media conference outside Columbia Sportswear’s flagship store in downtown Portland on Thursday to deliver a petition, with more than 48,000 signatures, urging the clothing manufacturer and retailer to phase out the use of PFAS chemicals in their products.

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