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Dirty Secrets: Vinyl Chloride
The story of vinyl chloride is a tale of corporate deception in which chemical industry executives kept workers and government health officials in the dark about the debilitating and sometimes fatal consequences of working with the chemical.
What they’re saying about the EPA’s proposal to regulate ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
Here’s what leaders from environmental, health and community advocacy organizations are saying about the EPA’s announcement, which marks historic progress on addressing PFAS:
Loving those tasty spring holiday candies? Look out for harmful ingredients
Spring holidays are almost here and stores are flush with popular Easter- and Passover-themed sweets, but beware, some candies often contain chemicals that can harm your health.
Gov. Newsom’s gas price penalty proposal targeting Big Oil sails through Senate
California’s Senate today passed Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal to give state energy regulators the authority to punish Big Oil refiners for hiking gas prices in the future.
Cancer risks and prevention
Cancer affects all communities, some disproportionately more than others. That’s why it’s vital to learn as much as possible about how to decrease cancer risk.
The system works: How a new law could end Big Oil’s gas price gouging in California
At the end of March, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law passed by leaders in the state legislature that aims to end Big Oil’s rampant gas price gouging at the pump.
Going, going, gone? EWG finds glyphosate levels drop in oat-based products
When it comes to a harmful pesticide in your cereal or oatmeal, do you want the good or bad news first?
California Assembly Environmental Committee advances ban on fiberglass in mattresses and other upholstered furniture
Today, the California Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxics Materials Committee approved a bill to ban the sale of mattresses and upholstered furniture that contain fiberglass and other toxic flame...
California bill would ban toxic ‘forever chemicals’ from cleaners
Today California lawmakers in the Environmental Safety and Toxics Materials Committee approved a new bill to ban toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS from household and industrial cleaners sold in...
California makes strides to ban toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in artificial turf
On April 18, the California Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxics Materials Committee approved a measure that would ban the manufacturing and sale of artificial turf containing the toxic “forever...
EWG applauds President Biden for blasting House Republican plot to slash food assistance for hungry Americans
Today President Joe Biden addressed a proposal by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) to end food assistance for many hungry people as a condition for raising the federal government’s debt ceiling...
Top federal nuclear regulator pressed about earthquake risks to Diablo Canyon power plant
On Wednesday, the chairman of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission pledged to review the seismic risks for California’s Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant as the NRC moves ahead with Pacific Gas &...
EWG: USDA should ban ‘low carbon’ beef claims
Today the Environmental Working Group petitioned the Department of Agriculture to prohibit meat producers from claiming their beef is “low carbon.” The petition also seeks to require independent...
Something to scream about: Harmful chemicals in ice cream and popsicles
Summer is fast approaching, and this time of year no duo is more iconic than hot, sunny weather and frozen, creamy desserts or tart, icy popsicles. But many people don’t realize that a sugar rush or a...
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month shines spotlight on K-beauty and the clean beauty industry
As part of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we want to spotlight K-beauty products – a broad term referring to cosmetics from Korea.
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Men’s use of personal care products has doubled since 2004, according to new consumer survey
The average adult man in the U.S. uses 11 different personal care products each day – nearly twice as many as 20 years ago – according to a survey by Morning Consult. And some of these products use...
EWG comments to EPA on chlormequat
The Environmental Working Group submits comments to the Environmental Protection Agency urging the agency not to approve the first outdoor food uses of chlormequat chloride on oats and other crops...
It began to dawn on the early EWG team that though the public knew about pollution in air, water and soil, we didn’t know about pollution in people. And that was going to be the key to unlocking market change. EWG scientists got to work testing the umbilical cord blood of newborn infants, to see what pollutants they’re born with. The first studies began in 2004; anonymous American babies were
Since EWG isn’t limited to areas of published scientific research, they find inspiration everywhere by recognizing where people fall through cracks and where EWG can step in and do the most good.
Advocates urge House Farm Bill leaders to protect and strengthen anti-hunger and climate spending programs, include worker protections
A diverse collection of anti-hunger, environmental, nutrition, public health and worker advocates on Wednesday urged House farm bill leaders to protect and strengthen anti-hunger and climate spending...
Rooftop solar benefits for apartment buildings, schools in crosshairs of California energy regulators
California energy regulators are proposing a rooftop solar energy billing plan that, if adopted, could make it impossible for people in apartments, schools and small farms to enjoy the environmental...
What is titanium dioxide?
Titanium dioxide is a food additive that can be found in over 3,000 different products in EWG’s Food Scores database.
California Legislature approves ban on fiberglass in mattresses and upholstered furniture
Today, the California Legislature handily passed a state-wide ban on the sale of mattresses and upholstered furniture containing fiberglass and other toxic flame retardant chemicals.