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EPA plan to regulate industry ‘forever chemical’ discharges omits thousands of potential polluters

The Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to regulate some industrial discharges of the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS into our drinking water omits thousands of suspected dischargers...

Landmark California law bans 'forever chemicals' in products for infants, children

In a major victory for consumers, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation to protect infants and children from the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS by banning the compounds in cribs, playpens and...

California bans toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in food packaging and paper straws

Today, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation that bans the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS from paper, paperboard or plant-based food packaging, utensils and paper straws, effective January 1...

EWG news roundup (10/15): Calif. Gov. Newsom signs groundbreaking ‘forever chemicals’ bills, the FDA bans lead acetate in hair dyes and more

EWG news roundup (10/15): Here’s some news you can use going into the weekend.

California lead pipeline replacements are welcome but lack vital health safeguards

Water utilities across California are taking the welcome step of replacing lead pipelines, a much-needed effort to get the known neurotoxin out of drinking water. But information obtained by EWG...

EWG study: UVA protection of most sunscreens only a quarter of touted SPF

Many sunscreens offer just a quarter of their stated SPF protection against ultraviolet A rays that increase the risk of skin cancer, a new Environmental Working Group study finds.

EWG news roundup (10/22): EPA rolls out PFAS roadmap, food additives to watch for this Halloween and more

EWG news roundup (10/22): Here’s some news you can use going into the weekend.

EWG comments California OEHHA on public health goals for PFOA and PFOS in drinking water

The Environmental Working Group, along with 19 environmental and public health organizations, submitted comments to California's Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment in support of the...
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Nitrate contaminates drinking water for almost 60 million people in cities across the country

Drinking water supplies for almost 60 million people living in major cities and other urban areas throughout the U.S. are contaminated with elevated levels of nitrate, according to a new EWG analysis. Nitrate is a pollutant linked to cancer and potentially dangerous for infants. Since nitrate in drinking water is commonly caused by agriculture, it is widely considered to be a rural, small-town

EWG promotes two staff members to lead Midwest office, geospatial team

The Environmental Working Group has tapped two staff members for promotions to key leadership positions in the organization’s Midwest office, in Minneapolis

EPA finds PFAS are more toxic than previously thought

Today, the Environmental Protection Agency announced that safe levels of exposure to PFAS – the levels at which harms might not occur – should be thousands of times lower than limits it first proposed...

EWG news roundup (11/19): Congress moves to tackle PFAS in firefighting foam and food packaging, tips for a healthy Thanksgiving and more

EWG news roundup (11/19): Here’s some news you can use going into the weekend.

FDA, not food companies, should decide whether green tea extract is safe

Consuming green tea is associated with several health benefits, such as reduced cancer risk, impacts on weight loss and lower LDL cholesterol. Credit for these effects often goes to a compound...

EWG news roundup (12/3): The risks with green tea extract, meat’s math problem, healthier face masks and more

Last week, EWG published an analysis of epigallocatechin gallate, or EGCG, an extract of green tea that’s both added to food and used as a supplement. Though credited with several health benefits, it...

EWG’s 2021 gift guide

It’s hard enough to figure out the perfect gift for some people on your holiday shopping list. It can be more difficult when you factor in a desire to protect the health of your family and the...

EWG comments to California Department of Pesticide Regulation on the development of a statewide pesticide notification system.

The Environmental Working Group submitted comments to the California Department of Pesticide Regulation in support of the development of a statewide pesticide notification system. EWG emphasized that...

Biden administration launches new federal purchasing policy to spur alternatives to “forever chemicals”

The Biden administration today issued an executive order on sustainable purchasing that directs federal agencies to seek alternatives to the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS.

EWG news roundup (12/10): Defense funding bill includes over $500 million to clean up ‘forever chemicals,’ holiday gift tips and more

EWG news roundup (12/10): Here’s some news you can use going into the weekend.

State regulators poised to side with PG&E and move to quash California’s rooftop solar program

Millions of California residents could soon no longer be able to afford to install rooftop solar panels and reap the financial and environmental benefits that come with the renewable source of energy...

Tackling food, farming emissions key to avoiding climate catastrophe

Even if we stopped burning fossil fuels today, greenhouse gas emissions from food and farming could make a climate catastrophe unavoidable.

Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in eggs, spotlighting need for action

Chicken eggs from homesteads and farms near Fairfield, Maine, are contaminated with the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, new testing finds, spotlighting the need for swift regulatory action to...

Sacramento’s lead line removals sidestep drinking water safeguards

To reduce lead levels in drinking water, the city of Sacramento has removed thousands of lead pipes and fittings. But it seems to have sidestepped safeguards that would have ensured residents didn’t...

Decades after Congress’ orders, toxics still contaminate millions of schools

More than 40 years ago, Congress banned harmful polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs, from schools. And it’s been 37 years since Congress directed schools to address asbestos. But today, millions of...

More meat means more land use and even more greenhouse gases

Don’t believe the meat industry’s claims of embracing sustainability and using less land to produce more meat. Land use, and its associated greenhouse gas emissions, are rising. Plowing grassland and...