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California Water Subsidies

At a time when California water is scarce and expensive, taxpayers guarantee Central Valley farms an abundant and cheap supply through a subsidy worth up to $416 million a year, according to an Environmental Working Group (EWG) investigation that calculated, for the first time, federal water subsidies to each of more than 6,800 farms in the Central Valley Project (CVP).

New Year's Resolutions for a safe, healthy 2008

When I was 12, my new year's resolution was to NOT keep my room clean. The two years before I'd made a resolution to keep it neat and tidy, and since I seemed to have a habit of breaking my...

Organic: A Win for the Farmer, the Consumer and the Environment

Americans are willing to pay more to buy organic foods. That's the conclusion from a new report released today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service.

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Methyl Bromide in Castroville, CA

Revilla Drive, Castroville, Calif. Summary Air monitoring by Environmental Working Group after methyl bromide fumigation of a strawberry field near Castroville, Calif., detected peak levels of methyl bromide exceeding the state Department of Pesticide Regulation health standard in the back yards of residents of nearby Revilla Drive. EWG's measurements, conducted with instruments believed to be

Obama Administration Reverses Approval of Dow AgroSciences Weed-Killer Over Environmental Risks

In a stunning reversal, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has retreated from its earlier decision to let Dow AgroSciences market a new weed killer, branded Enlist Duo, which the company...

FDA fails to ban ‘forever chemicals’ from food containers, despite known health risks

The Food and Drug Administration is again failing to protect consumers from the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS. Despite evidence that PFAS from these containers can contaminate the food in...

Who Wants Marshmallows?

The sweetest dish at your Thanksgiving dinner may not be the pie. On countless Thanksgiving tables, nestled somewhere between the turkey, gravy and green beans, sits a sweet potato casserole, topped...

EWG Welcomes Boxer-Markey Bill To Fix Badly Broken Chemical Safety Law

Legislation introduced today by Sens. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., and Edward Markey, D-Mass., to fix the nation's badly broken and outdated chemical safety law would be a major step in ensuring that...

Gallup: Contaminated drinking water tops list of public's environmental concerns

Polluted drinking water is the leading cause of U.S. adults’ concerns about the environment, according to a new nationwide survey by Gallup of more than 1,000 people from every state and the District...

New CDC report on pollution in people

By Alex Formuzis, EWG Director of Communications With its fourth and most ambitious edition of its National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals, released today, the U.S. Centers for...

Unlike Industry Bill, Boxer-Markey Bill Protects Health, Families

The two chemical safety “reform” bills introduced this week provide a clear choice for members of Congress.

EWG’s Stress-Free Thanksgiving Menu

As we head into the holiday season, the marathon task of preparing a Thanksgiving dinner or even just one dish to contribute as a guest – may be stressful. To help you combat the inevitable stress...

From baguettes to bombs: Surprising industrial uses of common food chemicals

What does bread have in common with explosives, industrial cleaners and photo-developing solution? You may be surprised to learn they’re all made with the same chemical ingredient.

Fields of Drift: GMO Weed Killer Exposure on Playing Fields and Parks

An EWG survey of athletic fields and parks in a six-state sample of small-town America shows that more than 90 percent of these recreational areas are within 1,000 feet of a corn or soybean field...

Siding with Monsanto, California Judge Blocks Cancer Warning Label on Weedkiller Glyphosate

A federal judge in California has blocked efforts by the state to require cancer warning labels on Bayer-Monsanto's signature weedkiller, Roundup.

Top Ten Reasons the Farm Bill Failed

No one should be surprised that the full House of Representatives thoroughly rejected the bloated and divisive farm bill (H.R. 1947) produced by the Agriculture Committee. Here's why:

DARKer Act Blocks State and Local GMO Safety Rules

The anti-labeling DARK Act sponsored by Rep. Mike Pompeo (R-Kans.) is now also an anti-environment, anti-farmworker and anti-public health bill. The latest version could rip more than 100 laws from...

Obama’s Top Food Policy Wins

It's hard to think of an administration that has done more to change what Americans eat and how we grow our food than the Obama administration.

Trump Wants to Ax Programs To Protect Children From Lead Poisoning That Cost Taxpayers Less Than His Trips to Florida, Kids’ Business Travel

President Trump's plan to cut funding that helps states protect children from lead poisoning would save less money than the cost of his trips to Florida. It's a callous proposal that again shows the...

EWG News Roundup (9/18): Harmful Food Additives, Trump Disses Climate Science and More

EWG News Roundup (9/18): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.

Organic can feed the world

Organic farming isn't just a niche for a privileged elite. A new study, published today (Dec 10th) in the Proceedings of the Royal Society of London shows that organic farmers can achieve yields...

EWG Launches Interactive News and Commentary Site on Toxic Chemicals Policy Reform

Environmental Working Group (EWG) today launched an interactive online site featuring news and commentary, as well as a forum for a thought-provoking exchange of ideas on reforming the nation's...

Trump Administration to Allow More Pizza and Fries, Fewer Fruits and Vegetables in School Menus

The Trump administration has proposed significant changes to menus at the nation's public schools that would allow more pizza, fries and burgers, and fewer fruits and vegetables for students to choose...