Methane Hunt Shines Light on Natural Gas
New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman is only the latest of a number of commentators who have been advancing the dubious argument that expanding use of natural gas is mitigating climate change.
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New Chemicals: Sell First, Test for Safety Later?
A lot of people assume a company can't sell a chemical until it is has been proved safe. They're wrong. Under current law, the Environmental Protection Agency is charged with determining that a...
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Breakfast With a Dose of Roundup?
Popular oat cereals, oatmeal, granola and snack bars come with a hefty dose of the weed-killing poison in Roundup, according to independent laboratory tests commissioned by EWG.
Plantation workers v. Dole: Whose victory was it?
The trials are over, and Dole has been ordered to pay a total of $5.7 million to banana plantation workers. The Nicaraguan employees were not warned that the pesticide they were being exposed to had...
EWG’s News Roundup (2/16): 1,000 Communities Have Serious Lead Issues, While Flint Still Reels From Crisis
EWG News Roundup (2/16): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
Cleaning Products May Harm Female Workers’ Lungs as Much as Smoking a Pack a Day
The study, published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, is thought to be the first to assess occupational or domestic cleaning product exposure as it relates to the...
Scott Pruitt Just Released His First Year Report Card. EWG Marked It Up and Sent It Back.
Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt just released his list of “accomplishments” as he marks his first year as administrator of the agency.
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States Lead the Way
States are leading the way when it comes to protecting people from dangerous chemicals. And it's a good thing, because the federal Toxic Substances Control Act, on the books since President Ford signed it into law, is broken.
In a First, California Moves to Protect People from Toxic PFAS Chemicals in Carpets
In a groundbreaking move, California has proposed that carpets and rugs containing the stain-resistant fluorinated chemicals known as PFAS should be considered a priority product under the state's...
New Cosmetics Framework Provides a Path Forward
Moving to address a gaping void in the nation's system of consumer protections, Senators Diane Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) today (April 16) filed a bill – the “Personal Care...
5 Ways House Farm Bill Would Roll Back Protections from Pesticides
The negative health and environmental impacts of pesticide use and exposure are well established: They range from increased cancer risk, to damage to children's brains and nervous systems, to lower...
Kourtney Kardashian’s Appeal For Cosmetics Safety Reaches 590 Million People
On Tuesday, Kourtney Kardashian joined EWG President Ken Cook on Capitol Hill to brief reporters and congressional staffers about EWG's #BeautyMadeBetter campaign.
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Monster Wells
Despite Drought, Hundreds of Fracking Sites Used More Than 10 Million Gallons of Water
Will the House Farm Bill Leave No Billionaire Behind?
The farm bill under consideration by the House of Representatives this week may reopen loopholes that once allowed billionaires to receive federal farm subsidies.
There’s Toxic Antimony in Baby Bibs, Clothing, Toys and Games
With all of the chemicals that get put into consumer products, it can be difficult to protect our children from toxic hazards. Knowing what to look for and what kids' products contain harmful...
Check Your Home for Cancer-Causing Radon
You've installed smoke detectors and tested for carbon monoxide. But could another dangerous gas be sneaking into your home?
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Debunking the Myth that GE Crops Reduce Soil Loss
Defenders of genetically engineered crops regularly claim that these varieties cut erosion by encouraging farmers to use tillage practices that enhance soil conservation.
7 Farm Facts to Get Straight Before Farm Bill Debate
When the House considers the farm bill this morning, watch out for defenders of unlimited farm subsidies delivering misinformation.
Study: Consumer Product Safety Testing Misses Cancer Risks From Chemical Mixtures
Mixtures of chemicals commonly found in consumer products are more likely to increase breast cancer risk than the same chemicals individually, according to a new analysis. But safety tests by...
Algae Outbreak Poisons Another City’s Drinking Water
An outbreak of poisonous algae has forced officials in Salem, Ore., to warn citizens that infants, children and vulnerable adults should not drink the city's tap water.
Ohio River Basin Polluted by Super Algal Bloom
Ripped from the pages of an obscure science fiction novel, millions run screaming from the threat of a toxic algal bloom blanketing almost 650 miles of the Ohio River. Regrettably, this story isn't...
EWG News Roundup (7/13): From Russia with Love (for Trump), Rebuilding Trust at EPA and More
EWG News Roundup (7/13): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
How to Have Your Healthiest Summer Cookout Ever
Summer is in full swing, which means many Americans are planning cookouts complete with friends, family and fresh food. Whether you're having a casual kickback or a big bash, EWG has you covered with...
