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New data: More than half of California school districts report lead in...
For Immediate Release Wednesday, July 1, 2020Josh ChetwyndLaura DeehanSACRAMENTO- As California schools consider best practices for reopening in the fall, they must address the fact that too many have...
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End the Nicotine Trap
E-cigarettes are hooking a new generation on nicotine and tobacco products. Aleksandr Yu via Shutterstock.com The U.S. Surgeon General has declared e-cigarette use, commonly known as vaping, among...
View ArticleReport: Nursing homes endure massive PPE shortages
For Immediate Release Tuesday, October 27, 2020Claudia DeegOAKLAND-- California nursing homes, along with thousands nationwide, are dealing with horrific shortages of masks, gowns and other items they...
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20 Questions to Ask Your Nursing Home during COVID
Whether you have a loved one currently in a nursing home or rehabilitation facility, or whether you’re shopping for one, you should arm yourself with a list of questions to gauge how safe the...
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Superfund Underfunded
Released by: CALPIRG Education Fund Release date: Wednesday, February 10, 2021CAP_CAE_SuperfundUnderfunded_1.pdfEXECUTIVE SUMMARYIn 1980, Congress passed the Comprehensive Environmental Response,...
View ArticleNew Report: Toxic waste cleanup efforts lag, putting Americans at risk
For Immediate Release Wednesday, February 10, 2021Claudia DeegOAKLAND, Calif. -- California has the second-most toxic waste sites of any state in the country, according to a new report from CALPIRG...
View ArticleNURSING HOMES STILL DON’T HAVE ENOUGH MASKS, GOWNS, OTHER PPE
For immediate release Friday, January 22, 2021Teresa MurrayWASHINGTON -- Nearly a year after the coronavirus came to the United States, nursing homes are still dealing with shortages of masks, gowns...
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After 20 people die and dozens become ill, FDA finally flags hand sanitizer...
Consumers still at risk for harmful over-the-counter drug products of all types because of soft federal regulations.2/12/2021Teresa MurrayTeresa MurrayConsumer WatchdogContact person by email Started...
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Transform Transportation
Released by: CALPIRG Education Fund, Frontier Group Release date: Tuesday, March 30, 2021CA TT report scrn.pdfAt the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Californians parked their cars and stayed home,...
View ArticleNew report proposes roadmap for how to transform California’s transportation...
For Immediate Release Tuesday, March 30, 2021Claudia DeegSACRAMENTO -- At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Californians parked their cars and stayed home, leading to a significant drop in air...
View ArticleStatement: New FDA plan to reduce toxic metal in baby food falls short
For immediate release Thursday, April 8, 2021Teresa MurrayWASHINGTON -- A month after announcing a weak plan to reduce heavy metals in baby food, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a new...
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LOOKING INWARD
Released by: CALPIRG Education Fund Release date: Wednesday, May 5, 2021Final_Draft_Cosmetic_Scorecard.pdfExecutive SummaryEvery day, we use a multitude of beauty and personal care products on our...
View ArticleDangerous secrets: Popular cosmetics brands fail to disclose ingredients
For Immediate Release Wednesday, May 5, 2021Claudia DeegOAKLAND, Calif. -- Some of the largest cosmetic and personal care companies are failing to inform the public on what ingredients are used in...
View ArticleStatement: CPSC vote to regulate infant sleep products will save lives
For immediate release Wednesday, June 2, 2021Teresa MurrayWASHINGTON– The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) approved tough new standards Wednesday to regulate several infant sleep...
View ArticleNew recalls of infant gliders highlight urgency of making products safer
For immediate release Friday, June 4, 2021Teresa MurrayWASHINGTON -- Capping a week when safety regulators mandated that infant sleepers must meet the same safety standards as cribs starting next...
View ArticleStatement: Beech-Nut to stop selling some rice cereal over arsenic concerns
For immediate release Wednesday, June 9, 2021Teresa MurrayWASHINGTON -- Beech-Nut will stop selling all single grain rice cereal after Alaska state officials discovered high arsenic levels during...
View ArticleStatement: Johnson & Johnson recalls sunscreen products after tests detect...
For immediate release Wednesday, July 14, 2021Danielle MelgarTeresa MurrayCLEVELAND -- Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. said Wednesday it’s voluntarily recalling all lots of five types of...
View ArticleStatement: Johnson & Johnson recalls sunscreen products after tests detect...
For immediate release Wednesday, July 14, 2021Danielle MelgarTeresa MurrayCLEVELAND -- Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. said Wednesday it’s voluntarily recalling all lots of five types of...
View ArticleStatement: CALIFORNIA’S KIDS BREATHE EASIER: GOV. NEWSOM PROPOSES FUNDING FOR...
For Immediate Release Monday, January 10, 2022Sander KushenSACRAMENTO -- Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Monday a proposal to invest $1.5 billion to support school transportation programs, which could...
View ArticleNew report outlines how electric school buses could speed California’s...
For Immediate Release Tuesday, March 15, 2022Sander KushenTaran VolckhausenCALIFORNIA -- As early as next month, billions of new federal dollars will start to become available for school districts...
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