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Chemicals in Everyday Products Rival Cars as Source of Air Pollution
Releases from chemical products, including ones we use every day in our homes, are as much a cause of air pollution as automobile emissions, according to a new study that has big implications for how...
Contaminated Cosmetics Pose Growing Risk to Consumers
A rash of product recalls, government warning notices and contaminated cosmetics may finally push Congress to give our broken cosmetics law a makeover.
EWG’s News Roundup (2/9): A Must-Read Book for Parents, Asbestos in Children’s Cosmetics and More
EWG News Roundup (2/9): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
5 Ways to Reduce Your Exposure to Toxic BPA
No one disputes that bisphenol A, a toxic compound widely used to line food cans and other food packaging, is polluting people. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found BPA in the urine of...
Every Parent Concerned About Their Kids’ Health Should Read This Book
5 People Who Shouldn’t Be in Charge of Protecting Us From Toxic Chemicals
EWG’s News Roundup (1/19): Toyota Won’t Work with Pruitt, Rodan + Fields Caught Misleading Shoppers and More
EWG News Roundup (1/19): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
‘Tide Pod Challenge’ Highlights Danger of Colorful Laundry Packets
An unbelievably dumb and extremely dangerous dare has gone viral on social media. It's the “Tide Pod Challenge”: biting down on the small, colorful – and potentially poisonous – packets of liquid...
‘Natural’ or ‘Organic’ Cosmetics? Don’t Trust Marketing Claims.
Marketing claims about the source, safety and effectiveness of personal care products and their ingredients often aren't worth the labels they're printed on.
Trump’s Toxic Wake: 8 Ways the President Made Chemicals Less Safe in 2017
In his first year in office, President Trump has wreaked devastating damage on public health protections against hazardous chemicals Photo credit: Shutterstock.com
My New Year’s Resolution? Healthier Cosmetics.
2017: EWG Sets Health Standards for Chemicals in Tap Water, Pushes Industry Transparency in Cosmetics, Cleaning Products and More
In 2017, EWG once again pushed the envelope in our mission to protect public health and the environment and empower all Americans to make better decisions about their safety and well-being.
EWG’s News Roundup (12/22): Trump’s Deadly Chemicals, Pruitt’s Contract with Oppo Research Firm Collapses and a Look Back at 2017
EWG News Roundup (12/22): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
EWG’s News Roundup (12/15): EPA Toxics Nominee Bows Out, Cell Phone Safety in Calif., Pruitt’s “Partnership” with Toyota and More
EWG's News Roundup (12/15): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
It’s Official: California Issues Caution on Cell Phone Use
Dourson’s Defeat a Big Win for Public Health
There were plenty of good reasons to oppose President Trump's nomination of Michael Dourson to oversee chemical safety at the Environmental Protection Agency. Dourson, who was opposed by public health...
Avoiding Common Household Asthma Triggers
Four Reasons to Celebrate the California Cleaning Product Right to Know Act
At long last, the veil of secrecy over chemicals in cleaning products is lifting.
EWG’s News Roundup (12/1): Chemicals in Cribs, Investigating the EPA and More
EWG's News Roundup (12/1): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.