Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group (MASSPIRG)

06/08/2026

Important article by Barbara Moran WBUR 90.9 FM on the need to tackly PFAS contamination and pass the Rep Kate Hogan & Sen. Julian Cyr PFAS bill. 176 public water systems in 99 cities and towns have already exceeded the legal limit for these forever chemicals. We can't afford delay.

More than a dozen states already ban PFAS in some consumer products. Research has linked the toxic "forever chemicals" to health problems including kidney cancer. But some business groups warn the sweeping Massachusetts proposal could be costly and impractical.

05/13/2026

New data finds Massachusetts leading the region in renewable energy generation, and ranks in national top 5th for EV charging ports. See more detailes here https://tinyurl.com/rdnpdwee including how we can pick up the pace in renewables for a cleaner, healthier future.

New online dashboard ranks states progress in renewable energy

04/16/2026

Let's make this the year!

The state Senate on Wednesday approved a provision to eliminate plastic bags from retail checkout counters as part of a larger climate bill.

04/10/2026

It's well past time to --see what Deirdre Cummings, our Legislative Director, has to say:

The companies likely responsible for contaminating hundreds of private wells in Westminster with PFAS have blown past deadlines for fixing the mess.

04/09/2026

An awful but important story by Kate Selig The Boston Globe about the terrible impacts PFAS contamination has had on residents in Westmister, MA. This problem will get worse across the Commonwealth unless we tackle PFAS contamination & pass the Rep Kate Hogan/Sen Julian Cyr PFAS bill. Find out more: https://tinyurl.com/42urpa78 https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/04/09/science/westminster-pfas-composting-delay/

The companies likely responsible for contaminating hundreds of private wells in Westminster with PFAS have blown past deadlines for fixing the mess.

04/08/2026

64 Massachusetts water bodies—including lakes, ponds, and rivers—currently have public health advisories for fish consumption specifically tied to PFAS contamination. Time to get rid of these toxic chemicals.

Sixty-four Massachusetts waterways have health advisories tied to forever chemicals.

03/26/2026

You know we never miss a chance to talk :

Out of the 10 states that have a “bottle bill,” including neighboring New York, Vermont, and Connecticut, Massachusetts has the lowest redemption rate.

03/04/2026

There's still time to register to learn about and how to : webinar takes place on Thurs, March 5, 11am ET

02/09/2026

A brief read on how to
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Massachusetts is strengthening its food waste policies - but eliminating food waste completely will require more than an expanded ban alone.

01/27/2026

It was great to talk and at the Many Helping Hands 365 MLKDay event, especially with Common Cause Massachusetts partner Geoff Foster as my co-presenter. Thanks to all who came/asked questions/participated. photo by https://www.instagram.com/camayahvisuals/