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What they’re saying about the EPA’s ‘hazardous substances’ designation for two PFAS
On April 19 the Environmental Protection Agency designated two of the “forever chemicals” known as PFAS as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and...
What does the EPA’s new hazardous substances designation for two ‘forever chemicals’ mean?
More than 5,000 sites across the U.S. are polluted with the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, creating an urgent national health and environmental crisis. The Biden administration took a...
What they’re saying about the EPA’s regulation of ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
Here are excerpts from the statements of environmental, health and community advocacy leaders and organizations about the EPA announcement, which marks historic progress addressing PFAS.
What do the new federal PFAS drinking water standards mean?
More than 5,000 sites across the U.S. are polluted with the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, creating an urgent national health and environmental crisis.
At ‘forever chemicals’ event, EWG scientists advance debate on cancer risk, tap water
‘Forever chemicals’ at landfills threaten environmental justice communities
PFAS and Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity: An EWG Fact Sheet
Government panel calls for limiting federal purchases of products with ‘forever chemicals’
Demand grows for ski, snowboard wax without ‘forever chemicals’
‘Forever chemicals’: Top 3 ways to lower your exposure
5 wetland species swamped by toxic ‘forever chemicals’
Sweater weather worries: What to know before you layer up
As temperatures drop and holiday shopping kicks into high gear, it’s time to talk about the many chemicals that might lurk in the clothes filling your gift bags.
Abandoned: Unsafe ‘forever chemicals’ levels in thousands of drinking water samples near 63 military bases
‘Forever chemicals’ – the part of cleaning you don’t want to last
Whether your home is a minimalist’s haven or the epitome of maximalism, it requires regular cleaning. But many cleaning and maintenance products can contain the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS...
New research: PFAS detected in some menstrual and incontinence products
Simple sleep steps to help you rest easy
As veterans grapple with toxic exposures, demand for health care surges
Study: Exposure to toxic ‘forever chemicals’ during pregnancy increases odds of health harms
Congress shouldn’t create a polluter holiday for ‘forever chemicals’
EWG: 30 years of environmental progress
Every day, consumers are presented with choices about how we protect ourselves and those we love. For the past 30 years, EWG has fought to make it easier for us to seize those opportunities.