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EWG Seeks Answers About Loophole in Proposed New York Fracking Plan
EWG is requesting records from New York officials to shed light on a potentially glaring loophole in the state's draft plan for regulating high-volume hydraulic fracturing in the event that Gov...
Nation's Pediatricians Warn Against Pesticides in Food
The American Academy of Pediatrics has taken the unprecedented step of issuing a policy statement that calls on the government, schools, parents and medical professionals to take concerted action to...
FDA Warns Leading Cosmetics Maker on Anti-Aging Claims
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently (Sept. 7) warned Lancôme to stop making grand claims for several of its anti-aging products -- claims that would require the agency to approve them...
Ham and Cheese Again? Revamp your Lunch, Rethink that Sandwich
Let me guess. You, like most Americans, usually have a sandwich for lunch. Or maybe it's a panini or a wrap, if you want to get technical. Regardless, it's what you eat the majority of the time. When...
Safe - vs. Safer
The agribusiness trade group Alliance For Food and Farming (AFF) recently asked us this question: "EWG - do you agree that both conventional and organic fruits and vegetables are safe to eat - yes or...
Another Delay from FDA
Late Thursday EWG found out the Food and Drug Administration was going to delay their sunscreen regulations by six months, at the request of the cosmetics industry. EWG replied with a statement that...
Ryan Gosling and Dirty Cleaners
The "Hall of Shame" of the dirtiest cleaners from our upcoming EWG Cleaners Database was released Monday evening to our email list and selective media outlets. EWG supporter feedback was impressive -...
News Wrapup: Earthquakes, Nail Polish and Diabetes
A summary of a U.S. Geological Survey finding associating earthquakes with the oil and gas drilling process was mentioned by The Atlantic, and re-printed in Yahoo! Finance and SFist. Bill Allayaud was...
EWG's 10 tips for a less toxic pregnancy
Last week we told you about the 232 toxic chemicals we found in umbilical cord blood. This week we tell you how to reduce your exposures to toxic chemicals to keep them out of your womb.
Needed: Your vote for EWG to win $15,000!
Social media is empowering the people. Right? Even if you're not convinced of that just yet, one thing is for sure: without your votes (yes, that's with an "s"), EWG won't win a $15,000 grant from the...
Climate Change and Health: An M.D. Weighs In
In a new report for Worldwatch Institute, Dr. Samuel Myers outlines the impacts of global environmental change on human health in compelling detail, from the increases in certain infectious diseases...
Not in my cosmetics: The Series
If you love EWG's Skin Deep database, then this series is for you. If you've never even heard of our Skin Deep database, this series is also for you. And for pretty much anyone else on the planet who...
Public Health Assn Calls For Asbestos Ban
By Elaine Shannon People think asbestos, a known carcinogen and cause of lung disease, has been banned - and it has, in about 40 countries. But not here in the United States, where, according to the U...
How to give kids a green and healthy start
Every month we send our e-listers (yes, that could be you) a Healthy Home Tip.
You could (almost) eat this furniture
When I shop for furniture, I usually think of what NOT to get - no sprayed-on stain protection, no flame retardants, no unsustainable wood, and the list goes on.
Fracking: Live chat with EWG & 'Gasland' director Josh Fox
"Everywhere I went, it was the same story: water trouble, health problems, hazardous explosive conditions - inside the house."
Understanding Sunscreen: 4 Questions about SPF
Pretty much all I knew about sunscreen growing up was that SPF was some measure of how much sunburn protection came out of the bottle. Hard to believe that (way back) in those days the great debate...
Something stinks: Secrecy and health hazards courtesy of the fragrance industry
Millions of American consumers participate every day as unwitting human lab rats in one of the biggest experiments ever conducted (or, more appropriately, perpetrated) on the human race. For many...
Daniel Goleman: Access to info will make all the difference
Well-known author and psychologist Daniel Goleman suggests that if we consumers have more easily-accessible information about the products we buy, we'll be better prepared to make choices that...
Stay current on TSCA reform progress
The Environmental Working Group's campaign for Kid-Safe Chemicals shifted into high gear exactly a week before the 40th anniversary of Earth Day (poetic justice), when Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ)...
Maryland is 5th state to ban BPA
This month Maryland became the 5th state to ban the use of the plastics chemical, bisphenol A (BPA) in children's products, including baby bottles and sippy cups.
California School District Cleans Up - With CLASS
When school purchasing agent Dawn Everson came across a program called CLASS - "Cleaning for Asthma-Safe Schools" - she recognized a great opportunity for the Manteca Unified School District.
Inspiring Day in Pittsburgh
The program's description for Ms. Heinz's morning talk was "Opening Address." While that leaves plenty of room for interpretation, I don't think any of the 2,000+ listeners of the Women's Health and...
