Is the U.S. Doing Enough About Kids and Cell Phones?
Rumblings about health concerns from cell phone radiation are getting louder around the world — a sign that it's time to take them more seriously in this country.
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EWG News Roundup (2/15): EPA’s So-Called PFAS Plan, Chicken Factory Farms Overwhelm N.C. and More
News Roundup (2/15): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
Research
Broken Stream Banks
Water pollution from farmland is a major problem in southern Minnesota and wherever row crops dominate the landscape across the United States. Much of this pollution can be prevented by the conscientious use of riparian buffers – strips of grass, trees or other permanent vegetation maintained along the banks of rivers, streams, lakes and other waterways.
‘Homegrown Organic’ Bill Would Help Growers Transition, Boosting U.S. Production
Despite the rapid growth of the organic sector and the price premiums enjoyed by organic farmers, U.S. production of organic food has significantly lagged behind consumer demand.
Farm Crisis? What Crisis? Ag Interests Cry Wolf on Economy
In the wake of President Trump's tariffs, agriculture interests are claiming that the farm economy is crashing. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said recently that farm debt is rising to levels not...
It’s Official: California Issues Caution on Cell Phone Use
This week, California officially issued groundbreaking guidelines advising cell phone users to keep phones away from their bodies and limit use when reception is weak.
EWG News Roundup (3/15): Asbestos in Cosmetics, 100% Renewables Is Closer Than You Think and More
EWG News Roundup (3/15): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
EWG News Roundup (2/1): 100% Renewable Energy on the Horizon, Will Trump EPA Cave on PFAS and More
News Roundup (2/1): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
EWG News Roundup (9/14): Health Effects from Hurricane Florence, Groundbreaking BPA Study and More
EWG News Roundup (9/14): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
Research
Nearly 500 ways to make a yoga mat sandwich
If you've planked on a yoga mat, slipped on flip-flops, extracted a cell phone from protective padding or lined an attic with foam insulation, chances are you've had a brush with an industrial chemical called azodicarbonamide, nicknamed ADA. In the plastics industry, ADA is the “chemical foaming agent” of choice. It is mixed into polymer plastic gel to generate tiny gas bubbles, something like
EWG News Roundup (3/30): Pruitt’s Pesticide Anniversary and $50 Condo, Chemicals Causing Weight Gain and More
Roundup 3/30: Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
EWG’s News Roundup (3/16): Scrutinizing Stain-Resistant Carpets, Mining the Grand Canyon and More
Roundup 3/16: Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
Consumer Guides
EWG’s 2014 Shopper’s Guide To Avoiding GMO Food
Consumers have the right to know if their food has been genetically modified. However, the U.S. government does not require labeling of GE foods or ingredients so that shoppers can make informed decisions.
News from Ground Control: Planet Trump (Dec. 16)
With this week's nomination of ExxonMobil and Dow Chemical executives for top Trump administration posts, and the former governor of Texas, Rick Perry, tapped to lead the energy department, it's...
EWG News Roundup (1/24): EWG Finds PFAS in Major Cities’ Water, Federal Clean Energy Policies Lag Behind and More
EWG News Roundup (1/24): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
EWG News Roundup (1/31): Revlon Launches Its First EWG VERIFIED® Product, Cleaning Recommendations from NBC’s “Today” Show, Missing PFAS Data and More
This week, EWG scientists evaluated eight cleaning products recommended by the "Today" show to see how well they stacked up according to EWG's Guide to Healthy Cleaning.
Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals Found in Menstrual and Genital Care Products, Studies Show
Menstrual care products may be an important source of exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals, or EDCs, according to two new studies that add to the mounting evidence.
Toxic PFAS Chemicals Found in Period-Proof Underwear
Recent tests indicate high levels of the toxic fluorinated chemicals known as PFAS in a brand of menstrual underwear called Thinx. The brand is advertised as "Organic Cotton Underwear" and touts its...
On PFAS, Weak Tea That Taxes Ordinary Americans and Absolves Corporate Cronies
The Environmental Protection Agency's announcement that it will take long overdue next steps toward a drinking water standard for PFOA and PFOS, two of the most toxic fluorinated chemicals known as...
Report: After Three Years of Trump, the Kids Are (Not) Alright
Three years into President Trump's administration, the Union of Concerned Scientists, or UCS, has taken an in-depth look at the impact on children's health. The findings are bleak.
Study: Frequent Use of Cleaning Products May Increase Risk of Childhood Asthma
Frequent use of cleaning products in the home may increase a baby's risk of developing asthma and chronic wheezing during early childhood, and could be an important area for respiratory health...
As Electric Vehicles Boom Globally, Federal Policy Is Holding Back Growth in U.S.
More carbon dioxide emissions come from transportation than from generating power, according to the federal Energy Information Administration. In 2017, transportation accounted for 29 percent of total...
EWG News Roundup (4/3): PFAS Taints Military Bases, Trump Rolls Back Car Emissions Standards and More
On Thursday, EWG released an updated map that shows toxic fluorinated chemicals known as PFAS are now confirmed or suspected at 678 military installations.
Rise in Imports of Personal Care Products May Pose Health Risk
According to a New York Times story published today [link], contaminants such as mercury, lead and bacteria, and other banned ingredients, are showing up in an alarming number of imported personal...
