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Monsanto GMO Guru Attacks EWG’s Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce

We'd like to thank Rob Fraley, chief technology official at Monsanto, who's largely responsible for introducing genetically modified foods to the U.S. and Big Ag's surge in pesticide use that ensued.

Filtering Lead Out of Chicago’s Drinking Water

Lead has been detected at high levels in Chicago's tap water, but that doesn't mean residents of the Windy City have to drink it.

Brazilian Blowout Day: We’ll Celebrate When the FDA Bans Formaldehyde

A ridiculous and completely unofficial website that tracks made-up holidays says Monday is Brazilian Blowout Day. The National Day Calendar suggests you celebrate by going to a hair salon for a...

Study: Women of Color Exposed to More Toxic Chemicals in Personal Care Products

Women of color use more beauty products and are disproportionately exposed to worrisome chemicals compared to white women, according to a new study.

Study: Common Food Preservative, Teflon Chemical Linked to Obesity

Three hormone-disrupting chemicals commonly added to processed foods, waterproof clothing and other everyday products may cause obesity.

UPDATE: ‘Erin Brockovich’ Carcinogen in 250 Million Americans’ Drinking Water

In 2016, an EWG report found that chromium-6 – a cancer-causing compound made notorious by the film “Erin Brockovich” – contaminated the tap water supplies of 218 million Americans in all 50 states...

Decades After Paint and Gas Bans, Kids Still Exposed to Dangerous Levels of Lead

Lead was banned from paint in 1978, and from gasoline in 1996. But two years ago the water-poisoning scandal in Flint, Michigan, turned the nation's attention to the tragic truth that lead still...

Scott Pruitt Is Turning the EPA into the KGB

Scott Pruitt, polluters' puppet and head of the Environmental Protection Agency, knows most Americans are strongly opposed to his anti-public health, anti-kids, anti-science agenda. That's why he does...

Using Private Wells: A Drinking Water Safety Guide

If you're one of the 44 million people relying on a private well for drinking water, here's what you should know and do to make sure your water is safe.

Worried About Contaminants in Your Drinking Water? Skip Bottled Water and Opt for a Home Filter.

Since the release of EWG's National Tap Water Database just over a week ago, this question has been popping up a lot: “What now? Should I switch over to bottled water?”

‘Homegrown Organic’ Bill Would Help Growers Transition, Boosting U.S. Production

Despite the rapid growth of the organic sector and the price premiums enjoyed by organic farmers, U.S. production of organic food has significantly lagged behind consumer demand.

Rise in Imports of Personal Care Products May Pose Health Risk

According to a New York Times story published today [link], contaminants such as mercury, lead and bacteria, and other banned ingredients, are showing up in an alarming number of imported personal...

Using EWG’s Water Filter Buying Guide

If you're concerned about what's in your water, buying a water filter is a smart next step.

Disinfectant Mix in Cleaning Products Linked to Birth Defects in Lab Animals

Exposure to a mixture of chemicals commonly found in household and commercial cleaning products can lead to birth defects in laboratory animals that can last for generations, according to a new study...

Nearly 100 Cancer-Causing Contaminants Found in U.S. Drinking Water

EWG's just-released Tap Water Database shows that a startling number of cancer-causing chemicals contaminate the nation's drinking water. Of 250 different contaminants detected in tests by local...

Your Utility May Not Tell You About All Contaminants in Your Tap Water. EWG Will.

Here's how our database and the information it delivers stacks up against a typical CCR.
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