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PFAS news roundup
June 11: It’s raining PFAS, EPA acts to protect public from ‘forever chemicals,’ Congress introduces bills to mandate DOD cleanup of PFAS and more
In Midwest farm states, nitrate pollution of tap water is more likely in lower-income communities
In three leading Midwestern agricultural states, communities whose drinking water is contaminated with nitrate are more likely to be lower income.
Steer clear of formaldehyde-releasing hair-smoothing treatments
For more than a decade, the Food and Drug Administration and the cosmetics industry have known that keratin hair-smoothing treatments – commonly called “Brazilian blowout” treatments – release unsafe...
EWG applauds House panel’s approval of healthcare bill for veterans exposed to toxics
The Environmental Working Group today applauds the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs for advancing legislation to significantly expand healthcare relating to veterans’ exposures to toxic substances...
PFAS news roundup
June 25: Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ widespread across many cosmetics categories, Maine passes strict PFAS limits in water and more
In response to EWG complaint, USDA investigation confirms glyphosate contamination of organic chickpeas
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, responding to a complaint by the Environmental Working Group, is confirming that a popular brand of organic chickpeas was contaminated with the cancer-causing...
Stay safe from toxic algae in water during Independence Day weekend
Extreme heat expected in many parts of the U.S. this Fourth of July weekend will likely bring millions of people to the beach, but an EWG analysis shows that recreation is not safe in or near all...
EWG comments to NIH/NIEHS request for information for the National Emerging Contaminant Research Initiative
EWG submitted comments to the National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences in support of the development of a National Emerging Contaminant Research Initiative.
EWG news roundup (7/9): Protecting California’s rooftop solar program, PG&E petition for $3.6 billion rate hike and more
In an op-ed published last Saturday in the San Francisco Chronicle , EWG President and longtime Bay Area resident Ken Cook argued that state regulators should save California’s popular rooftop solar...
Johnson & Johnson detects cancer-causing benzene in some spray sunscreens
On Wednesday, Johnson & Johnson announced it is voluntarily recalling 14 sunscreen products from five different products lines after finding benzene, a known carcinogen, in some popular sunscreen...
EWG news roundup (7/16): Mapping PFAS industrial dischargers, EWG partners with Amazon to highlight clean cosmetics and more
EWG news roundup (7/16): Here’s some news you can use going into the weekend.
California lawmakers advance bills to ban ‘forever chemicals’ in kids’ products, food packaging
California lawmakers are advancing legislation that would significantly boost efforts to remove the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS from consumer products, with the state Senate poised to vote...
Lake Erie’s annual algae outbreak mostly threatens health of people in disadvantaged communities
A new Environmental Working Group analysis reveals that Lake Erie’s annual algae bloom problem, which releases the toxin microcystin into the water, may pose elevated health risks for the communities...
‘Forever chemicals’ contamination at Defense Department sites threatens Chesapeake Bay fish
The groundwater of at least nine military installations close to the Chesapeake Bay is contaminated with high levels of the toxic fluorinated “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, according to Department...
EWG comments to EPA on tebuconazole
The Environmental Working Group submits comments to the Environmental Protection Agency on the human health risk assessment for the fungicide tebuconazole. EWG urges the EPA to better protect children...
EWG statement on 100-day deadline for EPA PFAS council recommendations
Today marks the 100-day deadline for an Environmental Protection Agency council to submit recommendations to Administrator Michael Regan for coordinating and accelerating remediation of the “forever...
Research
EWG water atlas reveals nitrate, phosphorous water pollution in four Upper Mississippi Basin states closely aligns with fertilizer use on cropland
The Environmental Working Group presents an innovative “water atlas” tracking phosphorous and nitrate pollution in four Upper Mississippi River Basin states.
Research
Green light for hydrogen: Water and climate benefits can speed shift to clean energy future
Green hydrogen is emerging as a leading clean energy technology that can accelerate the transition from dirty, dangerous and water-guzzling power sources like coal and nuclear power to reliable, affordable energy that helps tackle the climate crisis.
EWG statement on FDA industry guidance on lead levels in juice
WASHINGTON – The Food and Drug Administration today issued draft guidance to the juice industry on levels of lead in apple juice and other ready-to-drink juice and juice blends. The guidance provides...
Gov. DeSantis’ stunning veto of anti-solar measure puts focus on governors in California and North Carolina
Clean energy advocates in Florida and across the country were thunderstruck to learn of the Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' veto of a controversial bill written by Sunshine State electric utility...
Biden administration must rein in electricity-intensive cryptocurrency mining to meet climate goals
Environmental organizations led by Greenpeace, Environmental Working Group and Earthjustice filed comments Monday with the White House, urging the Biden administration to act to reduce the greenhouse...
Consumer Guides
Simple, nutritious and delicious meatless recipes
Stefanie Sacks is a Culinary Nutritionist and Author of “What the Fork Are You Eating?” exploring the link between a healthier diet and a healthier environment. She provides straightforward advice and encouragement to anyone looking to improve their nutrition and protect the planet.
From my book “What The Fork Are You Eating?” © Stefanie Sacks, 2014
Black and pinto beans are from the same genus/species. Both are commonly grown not just in the U.S. but also around the globe. They are typically found dried in bags, and in most grocery stores’ bulk sections. You can also find them cooked, in jars, boxes or cans.
Cook: Like many other legumes, these can be purchased dry
