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Think U.S. Agriculture Will End World Hunger? Think Again, Says New Report
U.S. agribusiness spokesmen routinely defend practices that pollute air and water, and destroy soil by claiming that American farmers are doing what it takes to “feed the world.”
Lakes With Algae Outbreaks May Also Be Tainted With E. Coli
Toxic algae outbreaks – slimy, smelly blooms of microorganisms, triggered by polluted farm runoff into lakes and rivers – can cause nausea, vomiting and more serious, longer-term health impacts, such...
Dozens of Coast Guard bases could be contaminated with ‘forever chemicals’
Chef Tom Colicchio and EWG Launch “Worth Protecting” Campaign
Environmental Working Group (EWG) today launched the Worth Protecting social media and advocacy campaign to underscore the need for federal farm bill reforms that protect public health and the...
EWG News Roundup (10/18): California Seeks To Reduce Lead From Daycare Facilities, Debunking PFAS Polluters’ False Claims and More
EWG News Roundup (10/18): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
Throwing Good Money at Bad Land
Debunking the Myth that GE Crops Reduce Soil Loss
EWG backs strict California chromium-6 goal
Brain-eating bacteria aren’t as threatening as toxic algae blooms
As summer heats up, news of fatalities from brain-eating amoeba seems to be everywhere – and people planning to spend time in and near local rivers and lakes might be concerned about contracting the...
The Most Environmentally Harmful Thing You Eat
Believe it or not, choosing between a burger and a chicken sandwich can affect more than just your waistline. A new study led by scientists at Bard College in New York shows that going for beef has 10...
EWG Study: Smarter Seafood Choices Can Lower Mercury Exposure for Parents and Their Future Children
What Congress Doesn’t Want You To Know About Industrial Food Production
Some members of the U.S. Congress don't want you to know how the food you eat strains natural resources. That's the meaning of a statement attached to the omnibus federal spending bill Congress sent...
Toxic algae blooms: What you should know
Apples Top Dirty Dozen List for Fifth Year in a Row
Apples, peaches, and nectarines topped EWG's Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in ProduceTM list of the dirtiest, or most pesticide-contaminated, fruits and vegetables, a new analysis of U.S. government...
3 Things Parents Should Know About Toxic Heavy Metals in Baby Foods
Many popular baby food brands contain dangerous levels of mercury, lead, cadmium and arsenic, according to a new investigation by a House of Representatives oversight committee. Exposure to these...
EPA Chief Scraps Scheduled Ban of Pesticide That Harms Kids’ Brains
In one of his first major decisions as Environmental Protection Agency administrator, Scott Pruitt sided with the pesticide lobby over scientists in an eleventh-hour decision to abort the agency's...
Money Talks; Hunger Doesn’t
Will Hurricane Florence Flood N.C. Factory Farms and Manure Pits?
Cracking the Perfect Natural Easter Egg Dye
With April hopping along and Easter just around the corner, it's time for dyeing eggs (and inadvertently, dyeing hands.) It's easy to grab an egg-dyeing kit at the local supermarket or drug store, but...
Landmark Study: People in Highly Polluted Areas at Greater Risk of Cancer
Americans who live in highly polluted areas are likely at greater risk of developing cancers, especially breast and prostate cancers, according to a new study from the University of Illinois at...
Americans Eat Their Weight in Genetically Engineered Food
Americans are eating their weight and more in genetically engineered food every year, a new Environmental Working Group analysis shows.
‘Forever chemicals’ contamination at Gulf of Mexico Defense Department sites threatens fish, residents
Investors Call For Food Companies to Stay out of Washington State GMO Battle
Companies that donated funds to oppose ballot initiatives to require the labeling of products containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are facing new pressure from shareholders to stay out of...