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A Tale of Two Farm Bills
The two farm bills being debated by the House and Senate this month could not be more different.
Senate Committee Narrowly Approves Notorious Industry Apologist to Run EPA Chemical Safety Office
WASHINGTON – In a vote along party lines, President Trump’s nominee Michael Dourson was approved by the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee to be the head of the Office of Chemical Safety...
Government Shutdown Puts Public Health at Risk
What's worth denying even a single child with cancer available and potentially life-saving treatment? Nothing – in my book. By shuttering the federal government, the Tea Party wing of the House of...
PFAS news roundup
Report highlights reasons
Introducing EWG Standards
Trump’s Full-Scale War on Food
President Trump is waging a full-scale campaign to roll back decades of progress toward making America's food safer, healthier and more clearly labeled.
Half a Million People Oppose Dow’s Toxic Herbicide Mix
More than 500,000 people have submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency urging it to reject an application to market a new toxic herbicide called Enlist Duo, a mix of 2,4-D and...
Top Grocery Lobby to Reveal Companies Financing Anti-Labeling Campaign
The Grocery Manufacturers Association did the right thing in deciding to disclose which of its member companies are financing the campaign against the genetically engineered (GE) labeling ballot...
For the FDA, toxic chemicals are a kitchen table issue
When Dr. Janet Woodcock, acting commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, testifies before a Senate spending committee on Thursday, she will likely face a lot of questions about toxic...
Beloved children’s fruit snacks test positive for pesticides
FDA finds brominated vegetable oil no longer safe for use in food
Michelle Pfeiffer Joins EWG’s Board of Directors Actress, Environmentalist Is a Long-Time EWG Supporter
Golden Globe Award winner and three-time Academy Award nominated actress Michelle Pfeiffer has joined the board of directors at EWG. She brings not only enormous influence, but also a longstanding...
Food Safety Bill will Save the Lives of Thousands
Laurie David Does Meatless Monday With Quinoa Cakes
Join Laurie David, activist, producer and cook, in creating dishes that are simple, fast, “low in the bad stuff and high in the good stuff.”
Military’s Filthy 50 sites contaminated with ‘forever chemicals’ haven’t started cleanup
Pollution in people: It's an inside job
EWG Joins California’s Fight To Label Genetically Engineered Food
Californians deserve the right to know whether their food contains genetically engineered ingredients, just as consumers do in 40 other countries around the world, including China.
Small percentage of rural counties contribute to fertilizer pollution
Welcome Aboard Coach Class, Scott Pruitt. Here’s Your EWG-Approved Travel Kit
If you're used to first class or a private jet, flying coach can take some getting used to
Chicago Tribune Exposé: EPA Cooked the Books to OK Dow's Dangerous Weed Killer
Last year EWG found serious flaws behind the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's decision to let Dow Chemical Co. sell a new weed poison combining 2,4-D and glyphosate for use on genetically...
Inappropriate Antibiotic Use in Animals ‘Makes Everyone Less Safe,’ CDC Says
In its first comprehensive report on antibiotic resistance, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention acknowledges what many public health officials have known for years: there is a critical link...
Will the New Administration Bring ‘Freedom Fries’ Back to Our Schools?
One of the leading candidates for Secretary of Agriculture says bringing deep-fat fryers back to our schools isn't about french fries. It's about freedom.
Expert Panel Confirms Importance of GMO Labeling
Without mandatory GMO labeling, consumers will not be able to reflect their values in their food choices. That's one conclusion of an expert panel convened by the National Academy of Sciences to...
