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Calif. health agency finds synthetic food dyes associated with ADHD, neurobehavioral problems in kids

Children who consume synthetic food dyes are more susceptible to hyperactivity and behavioral problems, according to a new report by the top California environmental health agency.
Child eating cereal
Toxic Chemicals
PFAS Chemicals
Regional Issues
California

California Assembly approves bill to ban toxic ‘forever chemicals’ from food packaging

Today, the California Assembly passed Assembly Bill 1200 by a vote of 43-12. If enacted, the law would ban the toxic “forever chemicals” called PFAS from paper, paperboard or plant-based food...
Takeout food
Personal Care Products
Cosmetics
Family Health

Maryland consumer protection bill becomes law

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) and the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) applaud enactment of Maryland House Bill 643 (HB 643), which prohibits the sale and manufacture of cosmetics and...
Food & Water
Water
Family Health
Children’s Health
Toxic Chemicals
Lead
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California

EWG comments to California OEHHA on the new version of EnviroScreen

EWG submitted comments to California's Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment in support of the revisions of the new draft version of CalEnviroScreen and applauds the agency's efforts to...

Food & Water
Food
Water
Farming & Agriculture
Conservation
Farm Pollution

EWG comments to USDA’s Notice of Request for Public Comment on the Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad

EWG submitted comments to the United States Department of Agriculture on the agency’s future climate-smart agriculture and forestry strategies, and cautioned the USDA against promoting industrial...

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Water
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Children’s Health
Toxic Chemicals
Lead
Regional Issues
California

California enacts nation’s strictest limit on lead leaching from faucets

On Friday, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a measure establishing the strictest lead-leaching limit in the country for drinking water faucets, ensuring faucets and fixtures will be practically lead...
Child drinking from faucet

Methodology for mapping pesticide use and related health concerns for people living or working in California’s Ventura County

EWG determined the types, quantities and locations of pesticides used in Ventura County, Calif., by drawing on data from 2015 to 2020 provided by the Ventura County Agricultural Commissioner’s office through a public records request.

Food & Water
Food
Toxic Chemicals

EWG applauds President Biden for nominating Dr. Robert Califf to be FDA commissioner

The Environmental Working Group today applauded President Joe Biden for nominating Dr. Robert Califf to be the next commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration.
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Food & Water
Water
Toxic Chemicals
PFAS Chemicals
Defense Communities

Here’s a PFAS roadmap for Congress – and the rest of the Biden administration

Here are six things Congress must do right away to turn off the tap of PFAS pollution, reduce PFAS in drinking water and household products, and clean up legacy PFAS contamination, especially at...
Food & Water
Food
Family Health
Children’s Health
Toxic Chemicals
Food Chemicals

Halloween horror led to stricter food safety law – it’s time for another update

In the fall of 1950, a Halloween nightmare was unfolding. There was something in the candy and it was making kids sick. Across the country, dozens of children were suffering from severe diarrhea and...
Skeleton hand reaching for candy
Food & Water
Water
Toxic Chemicals
PFAS Chemicals
Defense Communities

The Pentagon’s toxic ‘forever chemicals’ waste could be burning near your home

Industrial facilities across the country could be unwittingly burning the Pentagon’s legacy firefighting foam, according to an analysis of Pentagon records. The firefighting foam is made with the...
Smoke stack
Food & Water
Water
Toxic Chemicals
PFAS Chemicals

PFAS Action Act clears House energy committee

Today, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee advanced the PFAS Action Act, which directs the Environmental Protection Agency to quickly reduce and remediate the toxic “forever chemicals” known as...
Personal Care Products
Cosmetics
Toxic Chemicals
PFAS Chemicals

Study: Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ widespread across many cosmetics categories

Millions of Americans could be unknowingly exposed to the toxic “forever chemicals” called PFAS from cosmetics and other personal care products they apply to their bodies every day, according to a new...
Personal Care Products
Sunscreen
Family Health
Children’s Health

Summer check-in: Sun safety tips for kids

Summer is here, and your children are likely excited to play outside for hours. But exposure to bright sunshine brings with it the risk of skin damage, so EWG is offering our top tips for safe...
Food & Water
Water
Toxic Chemicals
PFAS Chemicals

PFAS Action Act clears Key House committee

Today, the House Energy and Commerce advanced the PFAS Action Act, which directs the Environmental Protection Agency to quickly reduce and remediate the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS.
Food & Water
Water
Toxic Chemicals
PFAS Chemicals

EWG applauds House for advancing bill to limit PFAS discharges into water

The Environmental Working Group today applauds the House for advancing bipartisan legislation to limit industrial discharges of the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS into drinking water.
Personal Care Products
Cosmetics
Sunscreen
Family Health
Children’s Health

The good glow: Stay safe with protective sunscreens this summer

Sunscreen helps reduce the risk of sunburns and long-term skin damage, but only one in four products offers adequate protection and does not contain worrisome ingredients, according to an EWG analysis...
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Food & Water
Water

EWG comments to the NEJAC public meeting

EWG submitted comments to the National Environmental Justice Advisory Council for their public meeting on June 17, 2021.
Energy
Utilities
Federal & State Energy Policy
Renewable Energy
Regional Issues
California

Op-ed: EWG calls on California regulators to protect rooftop solar from attack by PG&E, other utilities

In an op-ed published in the San Francisco Chronicle on Saturday, July 3, Environmental Working Group President and long-time Bay Area resident Ken Cook urged state regulators to save California’s...
Food & Water
Water
Toxic Chemicals
PFAS Chemicals

EWG applauds new EPA programs addressing pollution from ‘forever chemicals’

The Environmental Working Group applauds the announcement by the Environmental Protection Agency of a new stewardship program to remove from the marketplace “forever chemicals” approved through a...
Food & Water
Water
Toxic Chemicals
PFAS Chemicals

PFAS news roundup

On Wednesday, the Environmental Working Group hosted its Inaugural PFAS Conference , featuring EPA Administrator Michael Regan, notable federal policymakers, several members of Congress and state...
This week in PFAS

September 2017: Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

As Prostate Cancer Rates Decline, Number of Survivors Grows Rates of prostate cancer in the U.S. have declined in recent years, but it remains one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in men, with...
Food & Water
Food
Farming & Agriculture
Climate & Agriculture
Meat and Dairy Alternatives
Farm Subsidies
COVID-19

Meat’s math problem is exacerbating the climate crisis

There’s broad agreement that a climate catastrophe is unavoidable unless we cut greenhouse gas emissions significantly. The transportation and energy emissions that contribute to the climate crisis...
Cattle feeding
Personal Care Products
Cosmetics
Family Health
Children’s Health

Cosmetic face masks that pamper – without toxic chemicals

We could all use a little pampering these days – and cosmetic face masks are a great idea ever. But some are made with chemicals that might harm you.
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