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Trump’s War on Children’s Health Escalates at Wheeler’s EPA

Under President Trump, the Environmental Protection Agency has repeatedly betrayed its responsibility to safeguard the health of children. But in recent weeks, the hostile actions of the president and...
Consumer Guides

EWG's Dirty Dozen: Cancer Prevention Edition

Scientists are only beginning to investigate how certain chemicals may interact to contribute to cancer development. But given that we live in a sea of chemicals, it makes sense to begin reducing exposures to ones we know are bad actors.
Consumer Guides

EWG's Dirty Dozen: Cancer Prevention Edition

Scientists are beginning to investigate how certain chemicals may interact to contribute to cancer development.
Children’s Health

EWG’s Guide to Reducing Disinfection Byproducts in Pools

Swimming pool disinfection is essential and necessary to prevent skin recreational water illnesses like rashes and diarrhea caused by bacteria, viruses, and other parasites. But when pool chlorine and...

Toxic Chemicals
Food & Water

"The Height of Idiocy": Americans Tell Trump's EPA What They Think About Easing Drinking Water Safeguards

Almost 40,000 Americans have let the Environmental Protection Agency know what they think about the Trump administration's agenda to eliminate "burdensome" environmental regulations, including those...

Research

EWG's Guide to Perfluorochemicals

EWG's guide to perfluorochemicals gives a quick overview of the issue and the health concerns. Tips are provided on how to avoid these chemicals.
Food & Water
Food
Toxic Chemicals
Regional Issues
California

California AG notifies food packaging and paper straw makers of duty to disclose PFAS

Today Attorney General Rob Bonta issued an enforcement advisory letter to manufacturers, distributors and sellers of food packaging and cookware, reminding them of their legal duty to comply with a...
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Toxic Chemicals
Children’s Health

Rubber Ducky: You're so not the one

The first question we usually get asked about our book, Slow Death by Rubber Duck: The Secret Danger of Everyday Things, is: "What's up with the unusual title? A rubber duck? Dangerous?"
Research

Preventing Cancer: Nine Practical Tips for Consumers

Four of every 10 Americans will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetimes, and two of every 10 will die of it. But there are some things you can do to reduce the risk. First, talk to your doctor about lifestyle changes that are known to make a difference – stopping smoking, reducing drinking, losing weight, exercising and eating right.

Cheatsheet: Perfluorochemicals (PFCs)

What is it? Perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) are widely-used water, grease and stain repellents. They're found in carpets and on clothes, on fast-food wrappers, and on the inner lining of pet food bags...
Children’s Health
Toxic Chemicals
Household & Consumer Products

EWG News Roundup (7/21): Trump’s Troubling 6 Months, Asbestos in Children’s Cosmetics and Chemical Industry Shill Tapped for Top EPA Slot

Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.

Children’s Health
Toxic Chemicals
Energy

EWG’s News Roundup (10/13): Feds Imperil Children’s Health, Seek Bailout for Coal and Nuke Industries

EWG's News Roundup (10/13): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.

EWG News Roundup (4/10): Mapping PFAS Discharges, COVID-19 Hand Care Tips and More

EWG News Roundup (4/10): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.

Toxic Chemicals
Household & Consumer Products
Food & Water

Preventing Cancer: 9 Practical Tips for Consumers

By Jane Houlihan, EWG Senior V-P for Research Four of every 10 Americans will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetimes, and two of every 10 will die of it. But there are some things you can do to...

EWG news roundup (9/17): Green hydrogen as affordable way to combat the climate crisis, algae blooms causing ER trips and more

EWG news roundup (9/17): Here’s some news you can use going into the weekend.

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Children’s Health
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Food & Water

EWG News Roundup (10/25): 2019 National Tap Water Database, Nonstick Chemicals Taint Louisville Drinking Water and More

EWG News Roundup (10/25): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.

Toxic Chemicals
PFAS Chemicals
Household & Consumer Products

Ask EWG: What is new carpet treated with? What can I do?

Question: I've heard nasty rumors regarding the treatment of carpet before it's sold and put into a house. I've heard that it's treated with some really bad chemicals, then rolled up and stored until...

SMM: The Story of Stuff

Free Range Studios has done it again, this time by teaming up with sustainability and environmental health expert Annie Leonard to produce The Story of Stuff, a twenty-minute film documenting the...

EWG news roundup (8/13): PFAS taints military sites along the Chesapeake Bay, U.S. trailing 80 nations on cosmetic protections, and more

EWG news roundup (8/13): Here’s some news you can use going into the weekend.

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Children’s Health
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Food & Water

Trump Nominates Ex-Coal Lobbyist, Andrew Wheeler, To Head EPA

President Trump today officially nominated Andrew Wheeler, a former top lobbyist for the coal and chemical industries, to head the Environmental Protection Agency.

Children’s Health
Toxic Chemicals
Household & Consumer Products
Sunscreen

FDA’s Proposed Sunscreen Regulations Would Be Major Win for Public Health

The Food and Drug Administration today released a proposal for updated sunscreen regulations – a big step toward cleaning up a largely unregulated industry with much-needed reforms that would better...

Food & Water
Farming & Agriculture
Household & Consumer Products
Children’s Health
Toxic Chemicals

EWG News Roundup (5/3): Dirty Duke Energy, Assessing the Combined Risk of Water Contaminants and More

EWG News Roundup (5/3): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.

Personal Care Products
Cosmetics
Household & Consumer Products
Family Health
Reproductive Health
Toxic Chemicals

Addressing misinformation on the internet about EWG’s ratings systems

A recent viral social media post about a Bath & Body Works air freshener makes inaccurate and misleading allegations about EWG’s product ratings systems.
Food & Water
Water
Personal Care Products
Bug Repellent
Cosmetics
Sunscreen
Household & Consumer Products
Cleaning Supplies

Six ways to boost your health this spring

The start of spring means longer days, stronger UV rays, open windows and spring cleaning. Here are a few tips EWG suggests for safely enjoying the season.
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