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EWG applauds Illinois Senate passage of food safety bill
Today the Illinois Senate approved a bill to ban the food additives potassium bromate, propylparaben, Red Dye No. 3 and brominated vegetable oil, or BVO, from foods manufactured, sold or distributed...
What does the EPA’s new hazardous substances designation for two ‘forever chemicals’ mean?
More than 5,000 sites across the U.S. are polluted with the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, creating an urgent national health and environmental crisis. The Biden administration took a...
What they’re saying about the EPA’s ‘hazardous substances’ designation for two PFAS
On April 19 the Environmental Protection Agency designated two of the “forever chemicals” known as PFAS as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and...
California bill banning toxic pesticide clears key legislative hurdle
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Legislation to ban the use of the highly toxic herbicide paraquat in California was approved today by a key state Assembly committee.
What you need to know about international sunscreens
In the age of beauty influencers, skin care is taking center stage, with more than a million posts about sunscreen on TikTok alone. The quest for the safest and most effective sunscreen seems to be on...
Best bang for your buck: Kids sunscreens
School’s almost out, and kids will soon be enjoying their favorite part of the year – summer vacation. Whether that means beach trips, summer camp or making memories with other neighborhood kids, they...
Senate farm bill proposal makes climate a USDA priority
If enacted, the detailed farm bill proposal released last week by Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) would finally make it a permanent Department of Agriculture priority to...
In drought-addled Colorado River region, USDA programs give farmers billions for business as usual
Even as the climate emergency drives rising heat and worsening drought in the West, two major Department of Agriculture programs fail to help Colorado River region farmers adapt to climate change, a...
What are ultra-processed foods?
Most of the foods and drinks the average American consumes may be making them sick.
Toxic pesticide linked to Parkinson’s may be banned in California
Today the California State Assembly voted to ban the highly toxic pesticide paraquat, which is linked to Parkinson’s disease. If the Senate passes the bill and Gov. Gavin Newsom signs it into law, the...
Menstruation is starting earlier and earlier – does chemical exposure play a role?
Girls are starting to menstruate earlier and their cycles are taking longer to become regular than in previous decades, according to a recent peer-reviewed study . The trend disproportionately affects...
EWG statement on Senate Republican farm bill framework
Today Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman (R-Ark.) unveiled a proposal for renewing the farm bill, which sets farm and food policy.
PG&E quietly seeks $11.8B to extend Diablo Canyon nuclear plant through 2030
Even in an industry notorious for wildly underestimating costs, reviled California utility Pacific Gas & Electric may be setting a new standard with its latest price tag of almost $12 billion to keep...
EWG applauds inclusion of ‘interim actions’ provision in Senate NDAA
Today the Senate Armed Services Committee unveiled its version of the fiscal year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA. The bill includes a provision to expedite the implementation of...
Wear sunscreen: Few Americans try to prevent skin damage from the sun
Almost 25 years after Baz Luhrmann’s song urged people to wear sunscreen for long-term protection, many people are still failing to do so – and they’re putting themselves at greater potential for harm...
NDAA can protect service members by requiring safer cleaning products at DOD
Congress can improve health protection for military service members, their families and civilian workers at Department of Defense facilities by passing the fiscal year 2025 National Defense...
Prime day: Eco-friendly and nontoxic deals
Escaping plastic and chemicals can seem impossible – the world is producing more single-use plastic than ever at 139 million tons, according to some reports. And an estimated 97 percent of Americans...
Multiple metals detected in tampons, new study finds
Sixteen potentially harmful metals can be found in tampons sold by over a dozen unique brands, a new study finds, highlighting concerns about exposure for people who use them.
Clean slate: Choosing better stain removers for a healthier home
Summer is officially here, and with it the joys of children playing outside, exploring and – inevitably – getting dirty. These outdoor activities are good for kids’ health and development, but they...
Tips for a healthier summer picnic
Summer picnics are all about enjoying good food and great company outdoors. As you grab a blanket and fill your basket with delicious goodies, remember to protect yourself against the toxic chemicals...
8 ways to avoid giving your kids food with artificial coloring
It’s no secret kids love bright colors. Just look at the snack aisle in the grocery store, lined with vividly packaged products marketed to children and teens. But the source of the often eye...
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Prioritizing PFAS: The next government-wide plan to tackle ‘forever chemicals’
The contamination crisis from the “forever chemicals” known as PFAS is far from over, despite the Biden-Harris administration’s strides implementing its government-wide plan to combat PFAS pollution. EWG has identified steps the next administration should take to build on successes so far. These steps are priority actions that the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Defense and others
EWG unveils roadmap of how next president can tackle ‘forever chemicals’ crisis
The Environmental Working Group is proposing a comprehensive plan for steps the next presidential administration should take to address the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS. Building on the...
Using AI, EWG maps 357M poultry on North Carolina’s factory farms
Almost 357 million chickens and turkeys were housed on factory farms in North Carolina in 2022 – a 43 percent increase since 2007 – a new Environmental Working Group investigation has found.
