Douglas PhelpsinThe Public Interest Network50 years of the Clean Water Act: a work in progressThe Cuyahoga is a powerful reminder of how far we’ve come3 min read·Oct 21, 2022----
Douglas PhelpsinThe Public Interest NetworkA ‘chain reaction’ of corporate victoriesWinning social change means leaving no stone unturned4 min read·Mar 11, 2022----
Douglas PhelpsinThe Public Interest NetworkA victory against e-waste to wrap up the yearEvery day, Americans dispose of another 416,000 cellphones — a shameful addition to our mounting waste problem5 min read·Feb 7, 2022----
Douglas PhelpsinThe Public Interest NetworkThe way forwardA few weeks before the inauguration, U.S. PIRG, Environment America and Frontier Group released a report called “Moving Forward Together”2 min read·Feb 12, 2021----
Douglas PhelpsinThe Public Interest NetworkWhen the stars alignThe past month brought us two “great conjunctions.” One occurred up in the night sky, and the other, in Washington, D.C.3 min read·Feb 11, 2021----
Douglas PhelpsinThe Public Interest NetworkIf it’s action you seek, look to the statesIn case you missed it, California acted to phase out gasoline-burning cars by 2035, New Jersey lawmakers passed the nation’s strongest…3 min read·Oct 15, 2020----
Douglas PhelpsinThe Public Interest NetworkMisplaced priorities have hurt the COVID-19 responseThe shortage of ventilators was preventable3 min read·Apr 14, 2020----
Douglas PhelpsinThe Public Interest NetworkThunder Road: Environment New Jersey electrifies the Clean Cars movementBig things can get done when the status quo takes a back seat to the quality of our lives3 min read·Feb 4, 2020----
