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EWG News Roundup (2/21): EPA (Finally) Moves To Regulate PFAS, Toxic Algae Poses Airborne Risks and More
EWG News Roundup (2/21): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
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...
Living an Anticancer Lifestyle
In honor of Cancer Prevention Awareness month, EWG board member Meg Hirshberg wrote about the Anticancer Lifestyle Program, a lifestyle transformation program she co-founded for cancer survivors and...
New Study Raises Concern About Airborne Exposure to Toxic Algae Blooms
Studies of the health hazards of toxic algae blooms have focused largely on the danger of direct contact with contaminated water in lakes, rivers and the ocean. Now a new study shows that even...
EWG News Roundup (2/14): Trump EPA Fails To Protect Kids From Pesticides, Few Signs of Progress on PFAS and More
EWG News Roundup (2/14): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
Hydrogen: Another Nail in the Coffin for Dirty Energy
Wind and solar power, plus storage batteries, are rapidly pushing aside coal, natural gas and nuclear reactors as smart and affordable energy sources. Now hydrogen is emerging as the next disruptive...
One Year Into Trump’s PFAS Action Plan, Few Signs of Progress
EWG News Roundup (2/7): California Bans Neurotoxic Pesticide, Endocrine Disruptors in Menstrual Products and More
EWG News Roundup (2/7): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
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.
Financial Giants Say They Take the Climate Crisis Seriously – But Do They Walk The Talk?
After decades of warnings from scientists and environmentalists, the financial sector seems to be finally – but too slowly – waking up to the severe threat the climate crisis poses to the world...
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.
How EWG Scored the Cleaning Products Recommended by “Today”
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.
As States Lead the Way to a Clean Energy Future, Federal Policies Remain Stuck in the Past
Across the nation, states and local governments are leading the way toward a clean, safe and renewable energy system – 100 percent electric and powered by solar and wind, coupled with battery storage...
EWG News Roundup (1/17): Asbestos in Children’s Toys, Nitrate in Minnesota’s Drinking Water, Cosmetic Safety Reform in California and More
EWG News Roundup (1/17): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
Toxic Algae Blooms Now a Year-Round Problem
Florida health officials are warning of an unusually early outbreak of blue-green algae on the Caloosahatchee River, a popular tourist area on the state's southwestern Gulf Coast.
Study: PFAS Exposure Through Skin Causes Harm Similar to Ingestion
Exposure through the skin to the toxic fluorinated chemical once used to make Teflon could pose the same health hazards as ingesting the compound in water or food, according to a new animal study from...
EWG News Roundup (1/10): Trump Threatens To Derail PFAS Action, California Fails To Test Infants for Lead and More
EWG News Roundup (1/10): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
It’s Time To End EPA’s Long History of Failing To Act on ‘Forever Chemicals’
The Environmental Protection Agency has a long history of failing to act to protect Americans from the toxic fluorinated chemicals known as PFAS, which are linked to an increased risk of cancer and...
To Support Military Families, Congress Must Pass the PFAS Action Act
On Wednesday, I spent the day with retired military firefighter Kevin Ferrara. Like thousands of military firefighters, Master Sgt. Ferrara was trained at Chanute Air Force Base – a now-closed...
