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April 2, 2024 We operate and support organizations committed to a shared vision of a better world and a strategic approach to social change. Learn moreJoin the Movement Sign Up Our Groups PIRG PIRG PIRG is an advocate for the public interest. We speak out for the public and stand up to special interests on problems that affect the public’s health, safety and wellbeing. Environment America Environment America Environment America is a national network of 30 state environmental groups. Our staff work together for clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife and open spaces, and a livable climate. Our members across the United States put grassroots support behind our research and advocacy. Frontier Group Frontier Group Our staff of researchers and policy analysts provide information and ideas to build a healthier, more sustainable America. The Fund The Fund The Fund runs the nation’s largest and most effective canvassing and telephone membership operation for America’s leading environmental and public interest organizations. Student PIRGs Student PIRGs With chapters and clubs on nearly 100 campuses in 25 states providing training, professional support and resources to students tackling public interest problems. Environmental Action Environmental Action Founded on the first Earth Day with a mission to protect the planet and all of us who live on it. Green Corps Green Corps Green Corps’s mission is to train organizers, support critical environmental campaigns, and graduate activists who can fight and win tomorrow’s environmental battles. Community Action Works Community Action Works Working side by side with citizens and local community groups to confront local polluters and prevent them from harming the health of their communities. National Environmental Law Center National Environmental Law Center NELC attorneys work closely with state and local citizen groups to bring corporate polluters to justice. Green Century Funds Green Century Funds Green Century was founded to help people save for their future without compromising their values, and is a leader in socially responsible investing. Fund for the Public Interest Foundation Fund for the Public Interest Foundation Supporting the civic engagement efforts of like-minded organizations and allies, helping them make a difference and strengthen their base of support. Snowriders International Snowriders International Skiers, snowboarders and mountain recreation enthusiasts dedicated to the promotion of winter sports and the protection of the environment. The Center for Public Interest Research The Center for Public Interest Research A non-partisan 501(c)(3) organization that conducts public interest research and litigation, and runs civic engagement and public education programs. The Latest What we came to D.C. to tell both parties in Congress What we came to D.C. to tell both parties in Congress April 25, 2024 Photos from the field Milestones Photos from the field April 25, 2024 Why Microsoft extended Windows 10 support for schools for $1 Right to repair Why Microsoft extended Windows 10 support for schools for $1 April 18, 2024 Updates Lobby day secures bipartisan support for the Plastic Pellet Free Water Act Beyond plastic Lobby day secures bipartisan support for the Plastic Pellet Free Water Act April 17, 2024 Biden administration finalizes lightbulb efficiency rules Energy efficiency Biden administration finalizes lightbulb efficiency rules April 15, 2024 Last coal-fired power plant in New England slated to close Milestones Last coal-fired power plant in New England slated to close March 27, 2024 See more on the latest Featured Articles Why environmentalism is conservative Wildlife & wild places Why environmentalism is conservative April 18, 2024 Ditch plastic packaging: Shop at your local refillery Beyond plastic Ditch plastic packaging: Shop at your local refillery April 18, 2024 Bank of America said it would stop financing drilling in the Arctic Refuge. Now it’s backtracking. Wildlife & wild places Bank of America said it would stop financing drilling in the Arctic Refuge. Now it’s backtracking. April 11, 2024 Advocates urge action on appliance efficiency Energy efficiency Advocates urge action on appliance efficiency April 11, 2024 Truth in recycling Beyond plastic Truth in recycling Does Amazon’s plastic packaging actually get recycled? We placed trackers in bundles of Amazon shipping materials, and put them in store drop bins to see where they ended up. Report ● March 19, 2024 I can see the changes I’m helping to implement in Colorado today and moving forwardfor both my own family and my community. Alexandra Simon , Public Health Advocate with CoPIRG I really do feel that in this role I’m helping make the world a different place I really do feel that in this role I’m helping make the world a different place An organizer thinks about, "What are we trying to do here?," "What change do I want to make?," "Who’s with me?," "Who’s not?," and "How do I talk to those people?" Marcia Eldridge , Digital Deputy Director for the Public Interest Network Digital organizing allows us to connect more people to our on-the-ground work Digital organizing allows us to connect more people to our on-the-ground work We’re willing to work with anyone, regardless of their political affiliation, if they want to come together and work hard to turn a good idea into reality. Kirsten Schatz , Clean Air Advocate for CoPIRG We work to find common ground We work to find common ground I get to work on environmental issues and do that through organizing, which I think is the missing link in the chain of the environmental movement. Renee Wellman , Executive Director of Green Corps Our goal is to train organizers while also making an impact Our goal is to train organizers while also making an impact One of the things I love about The Public Interest Network is we’re transpartisan. Mark Morgenstein , Director of Media Relations for The Public Interest Network Air pollution doesn’t care if you’re a Republican, Democrat or Independent Air pollution doesn’t care if you’re a Republican, Democrat or Independent Get updates We’ll send you email updates with the latest news, valuable resources and opportunities to take action on the issues you care about. 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