EWG News Roundup (7/12): PFAS Contamination Crisis Grows as House Passes Critical Cleanup Bill, USDA’s Racist Legacy and More
EWG News Roundup (7/12): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
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Trump at 6 Months: An Unprecedented Assault on Children’s Health
President Trump said last week that in his first months in office he has accomplished "more ... than practically any president in history." His claim is not supported by the facts, but at the six...
What They Say About EWG's Work
EWG’s News Roundup (9/29): Walmart Touts EWG VERIFIED®, Reasons Mount to Oppose EPA Chemical Safety Nominee
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More Good Sunscreens to Choose From this Summer
Consumers can have confidence in about one quarter of the sunscreen products on store shelves this year, according to Environmental Working Group's review and ranking of more than 1,800 products. Last...
Avoiding the Hidden Dangers in Cosmetics and Fragrance Gift Sets
It's been a long and hard year, and many of us are looking forward to the festivities and traditions of the holiday season. Although Covid-19 restrictions make it difficult for many to celebrate in...
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For parents and caregivers
EWG has compiled information on our top resources — consumer guides, tip sheets and videos to make it easier for parents and caregivers to make safer and healthier decisions when it comes to getting your family to start eating healthier, avoiding the impact of toxic chemicals, choosing safer products for your kids, and more.
EWG news roundup (9/10): Two major bills in California head to Gov. Newsom, congressional push to protect firefighters from ‘forever chemicals’ and more
EWG news roundup (9/10): Here’s some news you can use going into the weekend.
EWG news roundup (9/16): Pesticides found in kids’ fruit snacks, cryptocurrency ethereum makes the move to 99.95 percent less energy and more
EWG news roundup (9/16): Here’s some news you can use going into the weekend.
EWG News Roundup (2/15): EPA’s So-Called PFAS Plan, Chicken Factory Farms Overwhelm N.C. and More
News Roundup (2/15): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
EWG News Roundup (10/12): Trump’s War on Children’s Health, Algae Outbreaks Rise 40 Percent in 2018 and More
News Roundup (10/12): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
EWG Comments to FDA on Nano-Scale Ingredients in Cosmetics
EWG submits comments to FDA on the need for a public process to identify and evaluate the safety of nanomaterials in cosmetics. Recommendations to FDA include the need to identify nano-scale materials...
EWG news roundup (4/15): Food industry (not FDA) approves new food chemicals, PG&E CEO made more than $50 million in 2021 and more
EWG news roundup (4/15): Here’s some news you can use going into the weekend.
Spring Cleaning: EWG’s Tips on What to Use – and What to Avoid
From kitchen, bathroom, glass and all-purpose cleaners to dishwashing detergent, laundry soap and bleach, Environmental Working Group has scoured the chemical ingredients of more than 2,000 different...
EWG News Roundup (8/3): Nonstick Chemicals Contaminate Drinking Water, Americans Urge EPA to Ban TCE and More
EWG News Roundup (8/3): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
Consumer Guides
Cancer prevention: Top 5 cancer-causing chemicals to avoid for cancer prevention
Cancer-causing chemicals can lurk in almost any everyday product you can imagine: candy, toys, clothes, hair dyes, pet food and more. Reducing your exposure to items that have potentially harmful ingredients is a great way to safeguard your health.
EWG News Roundup (5/12): N.C. Lawmakers Favor Big Pork Over Public Health, Trump Threatens Paris Climate Agreement and Senators Take on Chemicals in Cosmetics
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Alert: Tests Find Asbestos in Talc-Based Eye Shadow Kits
The notorious human carcinogen asbestos has been found in two talc-containing eye shadow palettes, according to laboratory tests commissioned by the Environmental Working Group.
We've Been Slimed
Last month, the New York Times published a story about my efforts when I was pregnant to rid my home of toxic chemicals. The story featured a photo of my 18-month-old daughter and recounted how I...
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.
What are phthalates?
As you start your day, phthalates have joined your morning rituals. Your first dose happens the moment you pull back your plastic shower curtain and then lather up with shampoo and soap. You’re...
Breathe Easy: Healthier Indoor Air in Cold Weather, Part 2
Once you've tackled your home's entryways and living room, you've already taken significant steps toward improving your indoor air quality. Now you may be ready for an even bigger challenge: the...
EWG News Roundup (2/28): EPA Opens Multiple Criminal Probes of PFAS Polluters, Trump’s Toll on Children’s Health and More
EWG News Roundup (2/28): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
Parabens are a group of chemicals widely used as artificial preservatives in cosmetic and body care products since the 1920s. Since cosmetics contain ingredients that can biodegrade, these chemicals are added to prevent and reduce the growth of harmful bacteria and mold, increasing the shelf life of the product.