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PFAS in drinking water
What did the EPA announce? The EPA just posted the results of water tests for 29 per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances, or PFAS, in over 2,000 public water systems that provide tap water to...
EWG updates PFAS map: Toxic 'forever chemicals' contaminate 3,186 locations in U.S.
WASHINGTON – Today the Environmental Working Group updated its interactive PFAS map of sites contaminated with the “forever chemicals” known as PFAS to show 3,186 locations in 50 states, the District...
Freezer finds: Toxic chemicals in frozen meals may cause health harms
Frozen dinners can be helpful when you don’t have the time or energy to prepare a fresh meal – quick and easy, especially given their long freezer life. But some brands include toxic chemicals you don...
California Legislature sends bill to Gov. Newsom that would ban cosmetics with chemicals linked to cancer, reproductive harm
On Wednesday, California’s legislature passed a bill banning the sale of cosmetic products that contain 26 toxic chemicals known to affect human health. The bill advances to Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is...
Lavender: A major food trend – but is it safe? That depends
Lavender is having a moment: It seems as if every coffee place is touting its wisteria-colored lattes, with Starbucks alone rolling out three lavender drinks this spring.
Sun-safe and sound: EWG Verified® sunscreens under $20
Protecting yourself from the sun is one of the most important things you can do for your skin’s appearance and health at any age. This summer, consider investing in your health by choosing from our...
PG&E costs soar to almost $12B for keeping Diablo Canyon nuclear plant online through 2030
SAN FRANCISCO – Even in an industry notorious for wildly underestimating costs, California utility Pacific Gas & Electric may be setting a new standard with its latest price tag of almost $12 billion...
EWG statement on House passage of National Defense Authorization Act
Today the U.S. House of Representatives approved its version of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA. The bill includes a provision to require the Department of Defense to...
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Most California factory farms, close to irrigation canals, threaten U.S. food safety
Almost all of the more than 1,000 large animal feeding operations in California are very close to water sources that are used to irrigate crops, threatening the food supply for the entire country, a new EWG analysis finds. Contaminants commonly found in animal manure, like E. coli and salmonella, can enter these bodies of water, and the water may then be sprayed on food crops such as leafy greens
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Dye dangers: Harmful chemicals in hair coloring products and their health concerns
Nearly 80 percent of people globally use hair dyes. With salons closed during the pandemic, more people than ever relied on home hair dyes – but dye products may contain hazardous ingredients.
Deodorants vs. antiperspirants: What’s the difference?
This summer is on track to be hotter than normal, according to a recent National Weather Service outlook. While you’re beating the heat, make sure to choose a safe and effective deodorant or...
New study finds alarming rise in persistent ‘forever chemicals’ in pesticides
A peer-reviewed study published today in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives has found that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, known as “forever chemicals,” are increasingly being...
Senate spending bill fully funds $70M for airports to end use of firefighting foam with ‘forever chemicals’
On Thursday the Senate Appropriations Committee approved a transportation spending bill that sets aside $70 million to help airports transition to firefighting foams that do not contain the toxic...
New House bills would speed PFAS cleanup, promote PFAS-free cleaning products at military bases
Today Reps. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.), Jen Kiggans (R-Va.) and Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) introduced two bills that aim to reduce contamination at military installations from the toxic “forever chemicals”...
EPA proposes ban on almost all uses of toxic solvent 1-bromopropane
On Wednesday the Environmental Protection Agency proposed a rule to ban nearly all consumer uses and many workplace uses of the toxic solvent 1-bromopropane.
California utility officials grant PG&E bid to bilk ratepayers $1B for headquarters move
The California Public Utilities Commission, or CPUC, today rubber-stamped Pacific Gas & Electric’s plan to dump onto its captive customers the $1 billion cost of moving its headquarters.
Massive Brunswick PFAS spill is Maine’s largest ever firefighting foam contamination
A malfunction unleashed a staggering 51,450 gallons of firefighting foam made with the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS in Brunswick, Maine. It’s the largest accidental spill of such foam in...
House trio urges FDA to end foot-dragging, ban toxic formaldehyde in hair straighteners
Three House lawmakers are calling out the Food and Drug Administration for its yearslong delay in banning hair-straightening treatments that contain or emit cancer-causing formaldehyde . They urge the...
New study suggests environmental chemicals can trigger early puberty in girls
A worrying trend of girls starting puberty earlier is raising questions about whether chemical exposures play a role. Now a new study suggests a link between certain chemicals in everyday products...
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The invisible threat: EWG analysis shows you could be eating as many as 12 plastic bags a year
Next time you buy groceries, look at your shopping bag and imagine eating up to 12 a year – that’s how much invisible plastic pollution EWG estimates an adult could be consuming. This report details EWG’s review of the science about plastic particles, exposure sources and the amount the average person might consume every year. Nobody wants to snack on the equivalent of a plastic shopping bag every
Plastic on your plate: EWG finds adults may ingest equivalent of up to 12 shopping bags a year
Adults may ingest up to 150,000 harmful plastic particles a year – equal to eating as many as 12 shopping bags annually, according to a new Environmental Working Group analysis.
Biden administration to cut use of ‘forever chemicals’ in federal buildings
The Environmental Protection Agency and the General Services Administration announced today that federal contractors will be required to use cleaning products free of PFAS, known as “forever chemicals...
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Drought drove almost $10B in crop insurance payments to Texas farmers over 22 years
A new EWG investigation shows that drought conditions in Texas triggered more federal crop insurance payments to farmers than any other reason and made up an astounding 43 percent of all crop insurance payments in the state between 2001 and 2022.
First-time homeowners, first-time twins: How one mom relied on EWG to babyproof her house
“When we found out we were having twins, my husband was speechless with shock,” said Katherine Armstrong, who gave birth to two girls late last year. “While I was initially surprised too, I was also...
