Anna Low-BeerinU.S. PIRGPrepaid card consumer protections on the chopping blockCommonsense consumer protections for prepaid cards against fraud, hidden fees and overdraft charges are on the Congressional chopping…Apr 20, 2017Apr 20, 2017
Anna Low-BeerinU.S. PIRGU.N. experts debunk agrochemical industry “myth”: We don’t need pesticides to feed the worldYou’ve seen the argument from big agricultural corporations time and time again: Pesticides are key to solving world hunger. It’s a clever…Mar 8, 2017Mar 8, 2017
Anna Low-BeerinU.S. PIRGLead: the sneaky ingredient in your lipstick and lotionLate last year, the Food and Drug Administration announced new guidelines for the level of lead allowed in lipstick and other cosmetics. I…Feb 21, 2017Feb 21, 2017
Anna Low-BeerinU.S. PIRGMonsanto’s trade group targets independent science with new campaignNow more than ever, we must fight for sound, unbiased science. Unfortunately the American Chemistry Council, a trade group which represents…Feb 1, 2017Feb 1, 2017
Anna Low-BeerinU.S. PIRGIs your daily routine toxic?Sodium laureth sulfate, PPG-5-ceteth-20, and fragrance. Those are just a few of the tongue-twisting and toxic ingredients in one Garnier…Jan 3, 2017Jan 3, 2017
Anna Low-BeerinU.S. PIRGToxic-free holiday tipsThe holidays are fast approaching, and we’ve got a few tips for you to ensure a safe and toxic-free gift-giving season. From children’s…Dec 21, 2016Dec 21, 2016
Anna Low-BeerinU.S. PIRGEPA proposes first federal toxic chemical ban in decades to close out 2016Earlier this year, the Environmental Protection Agency was granted increased authority to regulate chemicals on the market. Under an…Dec 9, 2016Dec 9, 2016
Anna Low-BeerinU.S. PIRGEPA caves to the agrichemical industry ahead of glyphosate hearingsDays before the Environmental Protection Agency was set to hold Scientific Advisory Panel meetings to review the carcinogenic potential of…Dec 8, 2016Dec 8, 2016
Anna Low-BeerinU.S. PIRGFlint pediatrician gave a voice to the voiceless in Flint, Michigan“One of my patients, a 2-year-old girl, recently came to the clinic for her checkup … Her mother turned to me, trying to hide her tears…Nov 29, 2016Nov 29, 2016