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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.
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Did Rep. Doug LaMalfa Receive Crop Insurance Subsidies?
Did Rep. Doug LaMalfa recieve crop insurance subsidies? We would love to know. So would American taxpayers.
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EWG’s News Roundup (12/8): Farm Subsidies for Lawmakers, Coal’s Fingerprints on Bailout Plot Exposed and More
EWG's News Roundup (12/8): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
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Federal Lawmakers Harvest $15 Million in Farm Subsidies
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Costs of White House Bailout of Coal and Nukes: 27,000 Early Deaths, $263 Billion
The Trump administration's scheme to make utility customers subsidize dirty, dangerous and aging coal and nuclear power plants would result in 27,000 premature deaths and a net cost of $263 billion by...
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USDA Confirms Subsidies Overwhelmingly Flow to Wealthiest Farmers
A new report from the Department of Agriculture confirmed what EWG has been saying for years: Farm subsidies overwhelmingly go to the largest and most successful farm businesses, instead of to...
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What to Look for When Buying a Crib Mattress
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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.
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Researchers Link Kids’ Weight Gain to Chemical Exposures
It's not just a poor diet and lack of exercise that can make kids overweight.
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Choosing a Safe Mattress for Your Baby's Crib
During the first few years of their lives, infants can spend most of their time sleeping or crawling in the crib. Choosing children's products that are good for air quality in the baby's room can be a...
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Study: Phaseout of Teflon Chemical Has Likely Averted Thousands of Low-Weight Births and Saved Billions in Health Care Costs
The phaseout of a hazardous chemical formerly used to make Teflon has likely prevented thousands of low-weight births in the U.S. each year, saving billions of dollars in health care costs, says a new...
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Nonstick Chemicals in Your Drinking Water
How many times a day do you drink water? Cook with it? Brush your teeth with it? Offer some to your children?
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Is Fluoride in Drinking Water Healthy for Kids?
EWG recommends breastfeeding if possible for at least the first 12 months of life.
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5 Ways to Avoid Artificial Colors in Food Targeted to Your Kids
Supermarket aisles and television commercials are full of brightly colored foods. These vibrant hues catch kids' eyes. But are they healthy?
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How to Avoid Pesticides While Pregnant
Are you pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant? Now's the time to start limiting your exposure to pesticides.
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Avoid These Common Sources of Lead Exposure
There is no safe level of exposure to lead, especially for kids.
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How to Improve Air Quality at Your Child’s School
A healthy, resting adult takes 12 to 20 breaths per minute. Children, from school-age to preschoolers and younger, take many more. It's normal for a toddler to take twice as many breaths as an adult...
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Kids Still at Risk From Rocket Fuel Chemical in Food and Water
In 2006, I sent samples of my breast milk and my infant son's urine to researchers investigating a rocket fuel chemical that can permanently harm the developing brains of fetuses and young children.
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Despite EPA Knowledge of Health Hazards, Fracking Chemicals Remain Secret
The Environmental Protection Agency knows that dozens of the chemicals used in fracking pose health hazards. The agency not only allows their use, but also lets the oil and gas industry keep the...
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