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EWG analysis finds farm emissions from fertilizing ‘continuous corn’ crops fueling climate crisis
Fertilizing massive “continuous corn” crops across the Midwest is a major driver of greenhouse gas emissions, a new Environmental Working Group analysis shows. But proven conservative practices could...
EWG Verified® sets a gold standard with new eczema product category
WASHINGTON – As millions of Americans struggle to treat their eczema and decode product labels, the Environmental Working Group is offering a game-changing solution: a new EWG Verified® category that...
New peer-reviewed EWG study finds eating some produce increases pesticide levels in people
Consuming some types of fruits and vegetables can increase the levels of harmful pesticides detected in people’s bodies, according to a new peer-reviewed study by Environmental Working Group...
Map shows tap water for nearly 100M people has toxic chromium-6 mixed with arsenic and nitrate
WASHINGTON – Thousands of communities have water utilities serving almost 100 million people drinking water that's polluted with hexavalent chromium , also called chromium-6 , as well as arsenic and...
California bill to ban ‘forever chemicals’ in consumer products heads to governor
It would be a major public health move, getting PFAS out of cookware and more
California lawmakers send to governor’s desk the nation’s first bill to require tests of prenatal vitamins for heavy metals
SACRAMENTO – Today the California Legislature took a major step toward protecting maternal and fetal health with passage of Senate Bill 646.
California lawmakers pass first-in-nation bill to protect kids from harmful ultra-processed foods in schools
SACRAMENTO – Today the California Legislature took a historic step to protect children’s health by passing a trailblazing bill to legally define ultra-processed food , or UPF, and phase out some UPF...
EWG: MAHA report parrots pesticide industry playbook, abandoning RFK Jr.’s promises
The Environmental Working Group today criticized the Trump administration’s final “Make America Healthy Again,” or MAHA, report for abandoning MAHA leaders’ promises to ban toxic agricultural...
EWG study: PFAS water treatment has double benefits, cutting toxic PFAS and carcinogens
WASHINGTON – Advanced systems for removing the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS from drinking water can deliver far greater health benefits than previously thought because they slash levels of...
EWG hires Samantha Romanick, Ph.D., to lead new plastics and microplastics research
WASHINGTON – The Environmental Working Group welcomes Samantha “Sami” Romanick , Ph.D., to its team of scientists. As EWG’s analytical chemistry fellow, she will spearhead a new initiative on plastics...
Californians fight back: Re‑Volt.org launches to take on monopoly utilities, paid-off politicians, and captured regulators
SACRAMENTO – The Environmental Working Group has launched a new independent utility reform project, Re-Volt , to take on California’s monopoly utilities, their stranglehold on California’s political...
California lawmakers vote to advance EWG-backed food reforms and vital chemical safety bills
SACRAMENTO – In a victory for public health, today three bills targeting harmful ultra-processed food and hazardous chemicals in consumer products cleared the California Assembly and Senate...
EWG urges Rachael Ray to reconsider opposition to California non-toxic cookware bill
SACRAMENTO – The Environmental Working Group is urging celebrity chef Rachael Ray to drop her opposition to a California bill that would eliminate toxic cookware in the state. EWG is calling on Ray to...
EWG launches first-ever pet grooming category for EWG Verified® with Lil Luv Dog
WASHINGTON – Most pet shampoos contain a mystery mix of chemicals, and brands aren’t even required to disclose the ingredients. Today the Environmental Working Group is changing that with a new gold...
New EPA data shows 7M more people exposed to ‘forever chemicals’ in U.S. drinking water
WASHINGTON – New data released by the Environmental Protection Agency shows an additional 7 million Americans have drinking water contaminated by the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS. It brings...
In ‘huge win,’ California Supreme Court orders re-review of CPUC’s anti-rooftop solar changes
SAN FRANCISCO – California’s Supreme Court today delivered a major win to environmental groups challenging regulators’ decision gutting the state’s popular rooftop solar incentive program.
Former EPA scientists join EWG to expand, bolster EWG Verified® program
WASHINGTON – The Environmental Working Group is thrilled to welcome three distinguished experts and former Environmental Protection Agency leaders to the staff. They will help expand and strengthen...
California Senate environmental committee approves landmark bill to protect schoolkids from harmful UPF
In a win for children’s health, today the California Senate Environmental Quality Committee passed a bipartisan bill that would, if enacted, phase out certain ultra-processed food, or UPF, from meals...
California Assembly committee advances nation’s first bill to require tests of prenatal vitamins for heavy metals
SACRAMENTO – Today the California Assembly took a major step toward protecting maternal and fetal health with passage of Senate Bill 646 by the Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials...
EWG lauds reintroduction of House food chemical safety review bill
The Environmental Working Group applauds the reintroduction today of House legislation that would require the Food and Drug Administration to meaningfully review the safety of food chemicals.
