State PIRGs and Environmental Groups in New England

• Environment Massachusetts
• RIPIRG
• ConnPIRG
• Environment Maine
• NHPIRG
• Vermont PIRG

Toxics Action Center

Since 1987, Toxics Action Center has helped more than 400 neighborhood groups across New England fight toxic pollution in their communities. We work on a variety of issues including cleaning up hazardous waste sites, stopping proposed landfills and incinerators, stopping the spraying of pesticides, pressuring companies to reduce their toxic chemical use, and other issues that threaten the health and safety of residents, neighborhoods and the environment.

Organizations and Citizen-Activist Resources

The Fund for Public Interest Research (FFPIR)

The Fund for Public Interest Research is a national nonprofit organization working to increase the visibility, membership and political power of the nation's leading environmental and progressive groups. The Fund for Public Interest Research is best known for its canvass programs. Over the years The Fund has developed the nation's largest and most effective network for door-to-door and street canvassing—signing up members in high traffic, public places. The Fund signs up sustainers—members who commit to automatic monthly contributions from a checking account or credit card—as well as one-time contributors. The Fund for Public Interest Research works with MASSPIRG in Boston and other cities throughout Massachusetts.

The National Environmental Law Center

The National Environmental Law Center (NELC) is a non-profit litigation center dedicated to enforcing anti-pollution laws and promoting long-term solutions to the nation's most pressing environmental problems. NELC scientists, lawyers and policy experts have a proven track record of bringing corporate polluters to justice and translating innovative ideas into practical reforms. NELC works closely with state and local citizen groups, providing essential legal and scientific expertise.

CONSUMER INFORMATION ABOUT RX DRUGS

The Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs project provides consumers and their doctors with information about prescription drugs, their effectiveness, price, and safety. You can learn more about specific drugs, about drugs used to treat certain conditions, and how to save money.