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GAO: Pruitt Broke Law in Buying $43K Private Phone Booth
Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt's use of $43,000 in taxpayer funds for a private phone booth broke federal law, according to a report today from the federal Government...
Let's Talk Turkey: How to Decode Labels to Choose a Better Thanksgiving Bird
EPA’s Internal Watchdog Slams Agency for Failing To Fully Disclose Toxic Chemical Releases to Public
In an unusual move, the Environmental Protection Agency's inspector general issued an emergency alert today warning that the agency had failed to provide the public all the available data regarding...
Super snacks for the Super Bowl, Oscars and more!
EWG's research team uses Food Scores database to bring you a February Food Scores Challenge featuring tortilla chips and salsa.
In Florida, Toxic Algae Mars the ‘Treasure Coast’ and Waylays Beachgoers
The Real Winners of the World Cup
The 32 countries competing in the 2014 FIFA World Cup ™ are all required to play by the same rules on the soccer field, but off the field they subscribe to different sets of rules when it comes to...
Five Things You Don’t Know Your Kids Are Eating
As parents, we do the best we can to give our children a healthy diet. We read ingredient lists, shop conscientiously, pack healthy lunches and cook meals at home whenever possible. But big holes in...
The Pesticide Lobby's ‘Alternative Facts’ About EWG’s Shopper’s Guide
Does hearing about pesticides on produce make people less likely to eat fruits and vegetables? No – just the opposite. But that's what the pesticide lobby would like to have you believe.
Eating More Veggies: A Recipe for Sustainability
The Obama administration's Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, a panel of respected scientific and medical experts who help craft the federal government's official position on nutrition, yesterday...
Trump To Sign Farm Bill Giving Subsidies to the Rich While Cutting Food Assistance for Hungry Americans
On the same day President Trump will sign legislation allowing the wealthiest farmers, their relatives and millionaire city slickers to receive even more taxpayer-funded subsidies, his administration...
Ag Pollution Knocks the Chesapeake Bay out of Balance
Coalition of NGOs Releases Nanotech Recommendation Reflecting Concern About Use of Nanotech In Foods
Responding to rising concern about manufacturers using unregulated nanomaterials in food, a coalition of advocacy groups in the U.S. and abroad has released a policy recommendation for companies in...
EWG: Trump’s Proposed Cuts to EPA, USDA Are ‘Nothing But Bad News’ For Farmers and Other Rural Americans
President Trump's proposed budget would slash vital programs at the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Agriculture that help farmers and rural communities reduce their exposure to farm...
EPA, You Have the Con
House passes Build Back Better bill to make historic climate-focused conservation investments
Making meals without microplastics: Tips for safer cutting boards
EWG Statement on Senate’s Bipartisan Farm Bill
Scott Faber, vice president of government affairs for the Environmental Working Group, issued the following statement today on the Senate version of the farm bill.
EWG: Senate Farm Bill Far Better Than House Proposal, But Fails to Rein in Farm Subsidies
Scott Faber, vice president of government affairs for the Environmental Working Group, issued the following statement today on the full Senate's passage of its version of the farm bill.
EWG: Pruitt’s $25,000 Sound Proof Phone Booth Raises Serious Concerns
WASHINGTON – The reports today that Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt has spent $25,000 in taxpayer’s money to install a soundproof, secure phone booth in his office is an...
Dr. Steingraber says: Embryos need safe food
EWG News Roundup (3/8): Why Organic is ‘Cleaner,’ Teflon Chemicals Taint Military Sites and More
EWG News Roundup (3/8): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
EWG’s Comments on EPA’s National Leadership Summit and Engagement on PFAS Chemicals
Here is EWG's comment letter in response to EPA's National Leadership Summit and Engagement on PFAS chemicals.
Senator Helps to Protect Our Food
Senate Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.) helped to protect the safety of food today by stripping a controversial rider that would have given Monsanto and other agrichemical...
President Signs Health Care Law for Sick Lejeune Vets, Families
President Obama signed into law today the Honoring America's Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act, which will provide essential health benefits to veterans and their families who were...
