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Protecting ‘Sephora kids’: How to keep tweens safe from harmful skin care and cosmetic ingredients
Multiple metals detected in tampons, new study finds
Sixteen potentially harmful metals can be found in tampons sold by two dozen unique brands, a new study finds, highlighting concerns about exposure for people who use them.
‘City slicker’ farm payments hit $2.3B, with House GOP looking to increase payouts
Almost 80,000 “city slickers” living in some of the biggest urban areas in the U.S. took in a combined $2.3 billion in farm subsidies between 2019 and 2023 – many of them using loopholes that allow...
California Senate committee advances bill to shield schoolchildren from harmful food dyes
Serve up fresh food from the grill – without toxic chemicals
The heat, scent and smoke of a grill are among the most welcome signs of summer. But that aromatic food can come with a side of toxic chemicals.
FDA finds brominated vegetable oil no longer safe for use in food
California lawmakers advance bill to shield school children from harmful food dyes
NDAA can protect service members by requiring safer cleaning products at DOD
Congress can improve health protection for military service members, their families and civilian workers at Department of Defense facilities by passing the fiscal year 2025 National Defense...
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California Senate committee advances bill to shield schoolchildren from harmful food dyes
FDA finds brominated vegetable oil no longer safe for use in food
California lawmakers advance bill to shield school children from harmful food dyes
PG&E costs soar to almost $12B for keeping Diablo Canyon nuclear plant online through 2030
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Protecting ‘Sephora kids’: How to keep tweens safe from harmful skin care and cosmetic ingredients
Multiple metals detected in tampons, new study finds
Sixteen potentially harmful metals can be found in tampons sold by two dozen unique brands, a new study finds, highlighting concerns about exposure for people who use them.
‘City slicker’ farm payments hit $2.3B, with House GOP looking to increase payouts
Almost 80,000 “city slickers” living in some of the biggest urban areas in the U.S. took in a combined $2.3 billion in farm subsidies between 2019 and 2023 – many of them using loopholes that allow...
Serve up fresh food from the grill – without toxic chemicals
The heat, scent and smoke of a grill are among the most welcome signs of summer. But that aromatic food can come with a side of toxic chemicals.
NDAA can protect service members by requiring safer cleaning products at DOD
Congress can improve health protection for military service members, their families and civilian workers at Department of Defense facilities by passing the fiscal year 2025 National Defense...
Wear sunscreen: Few Americans try to prevent skin damage from the sun
Chemical mixtures: What they are and why you should care
People aren’t exposed to chemicals one at a time from a single place or product. They’re exposed to combinations, or mixtures, of chemicals from several sources.
The House farm bill is bad news for children’s health and safety
There’s much to dislike about the House Republican farm bill – like taking food out of hungry childrens’ mouths while potentially exposing their bodies to more pesticides and supporting companies that...
Sun-safe and sound: EWG Verified® sunscreens under $20
Something to scream about: Harmful chemicals in ice cream and popsicles
Summer is fast approaching, and this time of year no duo is more iconic than hot, sunny weather and frozen, creamy desserts or tart, icy popsicles.
But many people don’t realize that a sugar rush or a...
Chemical companies provide quarterly reports on production and sales figures to shareholders. Why shouldn’t the public and EPA receive similar reports every year about commonly used chemicals, some of which could pose a serious health risk?”