Consumer Watchdog
9/22/2020
Here’s a guide to your rights depending on how you pay
9/18/2020
Wild fires in the West have created some of the worst air quality of anywhere in the world right now. This isn't just an issue for children or people with pre-existing conditions, it's a health risk for everyone.
9/15/2020
Being proactive and demanding can help keep you and your family safe
9/15/2020
From mask mandates to capacity limits, the largest public transit systems and ride share companies have new procedures
9/3/2020
The COVID-19 pandemic presents a whole new situation for college students. This guide outlines items that students should pack when they return to campus.
9/3/2020
As parents and students make trips across the country to return to college, you are probably wondering how to do so safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. This guide will outline some of the safer options.
8/24/2020
Shortage of active ingredients for sanitizer could be linked to use of toxic ingredients
7/13/2020
U.S. PIRG is calling on municipal, state and federal policymakers to mandate face masks in all indoor public spaces, as well as in outdoor locations where it’s hard for people to socially distance six feet apart.
6/8/2020
Public health experts are starting to draw actionable lessons about the nature of how COVID-19 spreads. In addition to maintaining best practices –physical distancing, mask wearing and hand washing – it’s best to avoid extended, crowded indoor gatherings.
6/8/2020
Several recent studies have suggested that air pollution may make COVID-19 infections more severe. These findings fit with previous research documenting how air pollution damages our bodies and makes us more vulnerable to infectious diseases. This new research should spur us to redouble our efforts to reduce air pollution.