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New research: PFAS detected in some menstrual and incontinence products
Many menstrual and incontinence products contain the harmful “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, according to new testing by university researchers.
Simple sleep steps to help you rest easy
Night-time routines can vary a lot. Some people have a multi-step skincare routine and high-thread-count sheets. Others just splash a little water on their face and hop under the blanket. Whatever...
As veterans grapple with toxic exposures, demand for health care surges
One year ago today, President Joe Biden signed the bipartisan Sergeant First Class Heath Robinsons Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act, or PACT Act. He heralded the law as the...
The macro issues of microplastics
The snap of a coffee lid, the pop of a chip bag opening, the crinkle of an empty wrapper – all ways that we use plastic before discarding and forgetting about it. But we’re reminded of the pollution...
Federal Crop Insurance Program reforms can help farmers adapt to climate crisis and cut taxpayer costs
Farmers both contribute to the climate crisis – they’re responsible for producing at least 11 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions – and can also be devastated by its harmful effects, with extreme...
Sticky situation: Harmful food chemicals in chewing gum
Chewing gum has long been popular among people of all ages. It’s a convenient way to freshen your breath, curb cravings and relieve stress. But before you reach for that stick of gum, you may want to...
Corn Belt farmers could dramatically reduce nitrous oxide emissions with a handful of conservation practices
Widespread adoption of six simple farm stewardship practices by corn farmers in the Midwest could dramatically reduce nitrous oxide emissions, EWG has found. Nitrous oxide is a greenhouse gas that is...
What is fragrance?
Glance at the label of nearly any personal care or cleaning product, and chances are it’s scented with one “fragrance” chemical or a combination of them.
Study: Exposure to toxic ‘forever chemicals’ during pregnancy increases odds of health harms
California researchers have found alarming evidence of the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS in the blood of pregnant people.
What’s in your beach bag? Top-rated sunscreens and skin products this summer
It’s time to shake out your trusty tote from last summer – despite your best efforts, sand found its way into every crevice. And there’s stickiness from sunscreen that made its way onto the fabric...
Hard to swallow: Aspartame risk highlights FDA chemical review loopholes
Consumers digesting the news that aspartame may be linked to cancer will probably develop heartburn once they learn about loopholes in the Food and Drug Administration’s food chemical safety system.
Increasing price guarantees primarily benefits Southern states, analysis shows
Increasing price guarantees for major crops would primarily benefit farmers growing peanuts, cotton and rice in Southern states, not corn and soybean farmers.
Small size, big problems: NuScale’s troublesome small modular nuclear reactor plan
Despite its small size, NuScale has outsize cost and safety problems.
Bad chemistry: FDA’s broken chemical review system
For decades, the Food and Drug Administration has allowed chemical companies to decide whether most food chemicals are safe. EWG recently found 99 percent of the food chemicals that have entered the...
Save your vacation with these best “bang for your buck” sunscreens
Whether you’re spending time this summer relaxing at the beach or sunbathing in your backyard, protecting your skin from the sun is important. Nothing ruins a nice day, let alone a vacation, like...
California bill to ban food chemicals is a win for environmental justice
A bill before the California Senate that would ban five food chemicals isn’t just a matter of public health.
Brain-eating bacteria aren’t as threatening as toxic algae blooms
As summer heats up, news of fatalities from brain-eating amoeba seems to be everywhere – and people planning to spend time in and near local rivers and lakes might be concerned about contracting the...
Sidestep harmful chemicals when using powdered mixes for summer sweet treats
Summer is a perfect time for sweet treats, from serving punch at a cookout to planning a patriotic jello dessert for July 4 – and it’s also a reminder to watch out for chemicals in the powdered mixes...
Congress shouldn’t create a polluter holiday for ‘forever chemicals’
With more than 2,800 contaminated sites across the U.S., pollution from the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS has created an urgent national health crisis. But rather than hold the polluting...
Funding for climate-smart agriculture critical to tackling the climate emergency
If Congress cuts billions in climate-smart funding for agriculture in the Inflation Reduction Act, or IRA, to increase farm subsidies, U.S. farmers could soon become the nation’s leading source of...
