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Feingold Bill Would Limit Subsidies To Rich Corporate Farms
Ten Most Dangerous Cities
Air Pollution Identified as Risk Factor in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Organic Produce Reduces Exposure to Pesticides, Research Confirms
Consumers can markedly reduce their intake of pesticide residues and their exposure to antibiotic-resistant bacteria by choosing organic produce and meat, according to researchers at Stanford...
Gov’t Study Shows Millions of Two-Year Olds Exposed To Dangerous Levels of Rocket Fuel Through Food and Water
EWG's Guide to Infant Formula and Baby Bottles
Concerns Remain on Voluntary C-8 Phase Out
Oakland, Calif. – The chemical industry's agreement with the federal Food and Drug Administration to phase out toxic perfluorinated compounds used to grease-proof pizza boxes, microwave popcorn bags...
Teflon chemical linked to increased cholesterol levels
Showdown for DuPont: EPA Starts Review of Teflon Chemical Now in Human Blood
EPA Moves to Break Industry Logjam on Teflon Chemical Studies
Cleaning Products Marketed as Safe for Babies Contain Known Human Carcinogen
AP Report Raises Alarming Questions about EPA’s Oversight of Oil and Gas Drillers
A report yesterday by the Associated Press that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency withdrew action against a natural gas company despite evidence that its drilling operations had contaminated...
Gatorade To Drop Suspect Additive
PepsiCo's decision to stop using brominated vegetable oil in Gatorade marks an important victory for consumers. The chemical, known as BVO, is used in the U.S. as an emulsifier in citrus-flavored...
Budget Plan Calls for $31 Billion in Savings from Farm Subsidies
The draft budget released by the House Budget Committee takes a first step toward reforming wasteful farm programs by calling for $31 billion in savings from farm subsidies and crop insurance...
How Big Ag Taps Into Taxpayers' Pockets -- Twice
News Release (21 Apr 2005)
The ARB meets Thursday, April 28 in El Monte to consider recommendations from state scientists for adopting tougher ozone standards.
Lead Poisoning Among Ohio Children
Soaking Uncle Sam
Press Release - Tests Show Notorious Carcinogen is Widespread in US Tap Water
EWG Action Fund: New Congress Aligns with Asbestos Industry
World Cancer Day should serve as a reminder that asbestos can cause cancer and kill. Instead, the new Congress today underscored how tone deaf it is when it comes to the plight of real Americans by...
Latest Train Derailment Demonstrates Renewable Energy Needed to Protect Water and Environment
EWG Executive Director Heather White said today that Monday's West Virginia oil spill and explosion shows that it's absolutely critical for the U.S. to reduce its dependence on oil and base our future...
Industry Chemical Bill Fails Americans
Americans expect the chemicals used in everyday products to be safe. But a chemical industry-supported bill introduced today by Sens. Tom Udall, D-N.M., and David Vitter, R-La., falls far short of...
Coalition of NGOs Releases Nanotech Recommendation Reflecting Concern About Use of Nanotech In Foods
Responding to rising concern about manufacturers using unregulated nanomaterials in food, a coalition of advocacy groups in the U.S. and abroad has released a policy recommendation for companies in...
DARK Act Blocks States From Mandating GMO Labeling
A bill expected to be introduced today by Rep. Mike Pompeo (R-Kan.) would block states from requiring labeling on genetically modified food, and also hamper any U.S. Food and Drug Administration...