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DuPont’s Teflon changed our lives, but also polluted our bodies. Today, Teflon-like compounds called PFAS are found in the blood of almost all Americans. These “forever chemicals” pollute water, don’t break down, and remain in the environment and people for decades.
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We’re ready for the green energy revolution. Are you?

Clean, renewable energy sources like solar and wind are rapidly making dirty and dangerous sources like coal, natural gas and nuclear energy obsolete relics.

Renewables are better for our health and the environment and the key to heading off the worst impacts of the climate crisis. They also provide hundreds of thousands of good jobs.

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Study: California’s rooftop solar incentives drive installations for working-class families

March 23, 2022

Incentives provided by states like California to low-income and working-class families help drive adoption of residential rooftop solar, according to a new study.

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75% of California rooftop solar companies at ‘high risk’ of bankruptcy

January 5, 2024

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EWG statement on California appeals court hearing over CPUC's rooftop solar decision

December 13, 2023

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California clean energy industry rocked with widespread jobs losses, bankruptcies, following state’s dismantling of rooftop solar program

December 12, 2023

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Power and profit: How PG&E fails California ratepayers and what to do about it

EWG’s utility business model would create a more balanced policy and regulatory regime for PG&E customers. It is designed to hold the company responsible for its investment patterns and shift...

June 16, 2022

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Guide to Solar Energy

Our reliance on fossil fuels has had devastating consequences on our environment and human health. The coal, gas and oil we burn to generate electricity emits hundreds of toxic pollutants into the air...

April 22, 2021

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