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Study: Certified organic packaged foods contain fewer ingredients linked to negative health effects
Questions persist about just how much healthier organic produce is compared to conventional food, yet until now, no study has systematically considered the differences between organic and non-organic...
Staying safe under the sun: How melanin levels can significantly affect skin cancer risk
Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer worldwide and the most diagnosed cancer in the U.S. Recent research shows that melanin, a pigment found in hair, skin and eyes, can play a...
Local fire departments need Congress’ help for switch to PFAS-free foam and gear
Firefighters are among those most highly exposed to harms from the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS through their protective gear and firefighting foam, but many local fire departments lack the...
EWG applauds Biden’s ambitious goal for solar to produce almost 50 percent of U.S. electricity by 2050
President Joe Biden’s ambitious plan for the U.S. to produce almost 50 percent of its electricity from solar by 2050 is achievable and vital to stave off the worst impacts of the climate crisis, said...
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.
EPA’s plan to regulate industry ‘forever chemicals’ discharges falls short
The Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to regulate some industrial discharges of the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS into our drinking water falls short of what’s needed to turn off...
EWG news roundup (9/17): Green hydrogen as affordable way to combat the climate crisis, algae blooms causing ER trips and more
EWG news roundup (9/17): Here’s some news you can use going into the weekend.
Study: Lead detected in more than half of U.S. kids under age 6
A new study of children in every U.S. state and the District of Columbia finds more than half had detectable levels of lead in their blood. The proportion of children with lead in their blood...
EWG news roundup (4/23): EWG partners with EnergySage to promote solar, California lawmakers advance bill banning ‘forever chemicals’ in food packaging and more
EWG news roundup (4/23) Here’s some news you can use going into the weekend.
D.C. sues baby food company for misleading parents about its products’ safety
The attorney general of Washington, D.C., has filed a lawsuit against the nation’s second-largest manufacturer of baby food, Beech-Nut, for knowingly making false claims about the presence of heavy...
Biden EPA moves to reverse Trump-era rollback of California’s strict tailpipe emissions standards
The Biden administration is moving toward again allowing California to set tighter auto tailpipe standards, reversing the Trump administration’s long battle with the state over its efforts to reduce...
Watchdog coalition to hold hearing on Duke Energy’s dismal record confronting the climate emergency
The Duke Energy Accountability Coalition’s People’s Commission will convene its second hearing on May 4 to shine a light on Duke’s policies and practices that resist clean energy solutions and rely...
Study: Additive found in Skittles and Starburst no longer considered safe
An additive used in Skittles, Starburst, Hostess’ Donettes and thousands of other foods should no longer be considered safe for human consumption, according to a new study from the European Union’s...
Do farmers need more federal welfare?
Every year, the American Farm Bureau Federation and other Big Ag lobby groups demand more federal subsidies for farmers. Before that happens this year, with the farm economy white-hot, it’s time to...
EWG news roundup (5/14): How the Biden administration should address the nation’s lead pipe problem, EWG calls on produce industry to support chlorpyrifos ban and more
EWG News Roundup 5/14: Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
At the most contaminated military sites, little to no progress in cleaning up ‘forever chemicals’
The Pentagon has made almost no progress in cleaning up the military installations that are some of the most contaminated with the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, according to an EWG review...
EWG applauds bill to end Defense Dept. use of ‘forever chemicals’ in household items
The Environmental Working Group today applauded Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) for introducing legislation to end the Defense Department’s purchase, procurement and...
Bipartisan Senate bill would help protect consumers from toxic chemicals in personal care products
A bipartisan bill introduced by Sens. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) would give the Food and Drug Administration the power to ensure that the chemicals used in cosmetics and...
Organic sales soar in 2020 to over $61 billion
Sales of organic food and other organic products in the U.S. surged to nearly $62 billion in 2020 – up more than 12 percent from the year before, according to a new survey by the Organic Trade...
California Assembly approves bill to sharply reduce lead leaching from water faucets and fixtures
Today a bill to sharply reduce lead leaching from water faucets and fixtures passed the California Assembly. If it becomes law, it will create the nation’s most legally stringent lead leaching limit...
Bayer may end sales of toxic weedkiller Roundup for residential use
After a federal judge rejected a proposed $2 billion settlement for all future claims that Roundup causes cancer, the maker of the widely used weedkiller said it will consider whether to end its sale...
Why food prices are rising – and how to save money on groceries
If you suspect your grocery bill is getting pricier, it’s not your imagination.
Congressional defense bill tackles 'forever chemicals' with funding boost, policy reforms
The final version of Congress’ National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2022 includes $517 million in funding to clean up the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, and critical policy...
Vinyl records’ revival threatens environment and health
Demand for vinyl records is soaring, but there’s something funky about this musical comeback – the energy and chemicals involved with producing the iconic circular discs creates pollution, adds to the...
