EWG News Roundup (12/21): Farm Subsidies for Millionaires, Trump Ignores Consumers with GMO Rule and More
News Roundup (12/21): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
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EWG News Roundup (2/8): Kardashian Stands Up for #BeautyMadeBetter, Babies Born Pre-Polluted with Teflon Chemicals and More
EWG News Roundup (2/8): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
EWG News Roundup (8/13): Schools’ Tap Water in the Time of COVID-19, Nitrate Pollution in Minnesota, a Twitter Battle with BP and More
On Monday, EWG released an article on government officials' inadequate guidance about reopening schools safely as the coronavirus pandemic seems to worsen.
The Trouble with Disinfecting Wipes
They're cheap, appealing and easy to find. They even smell nice. It's no wonder that disinfecting and antibacterial cleaning wipes are so popular. Last year Clorox executives reported that about half...
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EWG's Healthy Living Tips
EWG's scientists and public health researchers put our heads together and created a list of the most important steps you can take at home to promote your family's environmental health.
Dr. Steingraber says: Embryos need safe food
We've talked before about the critical connection between toxics and pregnancy - it's an important topic given the potential impacts of chemicals on the developing fetus.
EWG News Roundup (7/26): EWG’s Two Decades of PFAS Research and Advocacy, Ohio Bails Out Nukes and More
EWG News Roundup (7/26): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
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Hormone-Disrupting Weed Killer Taints Drinking Water for Millions of Americans
Seasonal spikes of atrazine, a weed killer that disrupts hormones and harms the developing fetus, contaminate the drinking water of millions of Americans at potentially hazardous levels as run-off from corn-growing areas finds its way into source waters and reservoirs.
Nation’s Top Chefs, Food and Nutrition Experts Denounce Flawed House Farm Bill
More than 60 leading chefs, authors, food and agriculture policy and nutrition experts, business leaders and environment and health organizations have sent an open letter to Capitol Hill objecting...
5 Ways to Reduce Toxic Exposures in Your Home
If you have small children in the house, are pregnant or are trying to conceive – or simply want to stay healthy – you are probably looking for ways to avoid toxic chemicals at home and outdoors...
Noted Entrepreneur, Philanthropist Shazi Visram Joins EWG Board of Directors
American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and founder and CEO of Happy Family Brands Shazi Visram has joined the Environmental Working Group's board of directors.
Childhood Cancer: More Evidence Points to Chemical Exposure
September was national Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, reminding Americans of the sobering facts about this terrible disease
Envirohealth News: Extra frog legs, knowing nanotech and more
New EPA regulations will "get the lead out" of drinking water. One more reason to ditch the bottle. More toy recalls for lead paint. Is anyone surprised? In LA, schools are being built by freeways...
Mr. Yuk: He's in my house, is he in yours?
So this is a little embarrassing. On the one hand, I'm pleased with myself for getting the Mr. Yuk stickers, preventing my children from sticking them everywhere, and applying them to the grim...
EWG News Roundup (3/15): Asbestos in Cosmetics, 100% Renewables Is Closer Than You Think and More
EWG News Roundup (3/15): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
How Industry Twists Science to Downplay the Dangers of Toxic Chemicals
The most egregious flaw of the United States' toothless and outdated system of regulating chemicals is the failure to adequately and independently test chemicals for safety. Because of the...
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...
Monsanto Bullies EPA on Glyphosate Ruling
The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking public input on the health impacts of glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto's Roundup herbicide
Top 10 Reasons to Oppose the Senate DARK Act
This week, the Senate Committee on Agriculture will consider a new version of the DARK Act. The House of Representatives has already passed legislation blocking your right to know what's in your food...
EWG Comments to EPA Urging Full-Scale Science Review of Glyphosate
EWG's comments on the Environmental Protection Agency's Draft Risk Assessment for Glyphosate urge the agency to assess the full body of research indicating the Monsanto herbicide Roundup can increase...
EWG comments to EPA on chlormequat
The Environmental Working Group submits comments to the Environmental Protection Agency urging the agency not to approve the first outdoor food uses of chlormequat chloride on oats and other crops...
Scott Pruitt Just Released His First Year Report Card. EWG Marked It Up and Sent It Back.
Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt just released his list of “accomplishments” as he marks his first year as administrator of the agency.
Toxic makeup all around the world
Breast cancer rates are rising all over the world, not just in the U.S. A recent World Health Organization report states that the disease has dramatically risen in the last 20 years, in some countries...
Children's eco-author Lynne Cherry visits Environmental Working Group
Today children's author and environmentalist Lynne Cherry joined EWG staff for lunch and to present some of her famous works. Cherry who is perhaps best known for her story The Great Kapok Tree has...
