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Cash register jobs join list of hazardous professions
Firefighters and beat cops. Soldiers, farm workers, war correspondents and hard hats who dangle from high iron as they build skyscrapers. Those are a few professions most folks consider risky. And if...
Nanosilver in your underwear? We hope not.
Environmental Working Group (EWG) recently sent a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) opposing its proposal to approve a Swiss nanosilver textile coating for sale in the U.S. EPA...
CA Lawmakers Fail to Ban BPA From Kids' Food, Drink
In a victory for the chemical industry and a great loss for the health of California's children, the California State Legislature on Tuesday narrowly failed to pass a bill that would have eliminated...
Being Clean and Pretty Has Toxic Costs
This morning I relied on a dozen grooming and beauty products to help me face the day. I used soap, shampoo and conditioner in the shower, and gel and mousse when I dried my hair. I slathered on...
Find your sunscreen with EWG's new iPhone App
All you iPhone users can now find the best sunscreen with EWG's free application (App) linked to Environmental Working Group's (EWG) 2010 Sunscreen Guide.
Cereal boxes are for reading, not eating
Did you hear about Kellogg's voluntary recall of its super sugary cereals? Picture this: 28 million boxes of Froot Loops, Honey (used to be "Sugar") Smacks, Apple Jacks, (used to be "Sugar") Corn Pops...
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...
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.
New York State: Avoid these 85 chemicals if you can
When someone with $8 billion a year in purchasing power tells the world what they don't want, marketers and manufacturers are likely to pay attention.
Wal-Mart Launches Healthy Food Initiative
With First Lady Michelle Obama in attendance, Wal-Mart, the world's largest retailer, announced (Jan. 20) that it is launching a five-year plan to provide its customers with healthier and more...
Re-Volt will restock California utility regulators’ worn-out rubber stamps for PG&E rate hike
SACRAMENTO – Energy accountability campaign Re-Volt announced today it will supply the California Public Utilities Commission’s members with new rubber stamps before they get ready to approve Pacific...
Bang for your buck: Moisturizers for less than $20
Winter air doesn’t just chill you – it can strip your skin of essential moisture. Skin gets drier during colder months, so you may want to level up your moisturizing routine in response. Cold, dry air...
The lentil, an annual plant known for its lens-shaped seeds, comes in hundreds of varieties, with about 50 being cultivated for food. Most are grown in Canada and India. The green variety, used in this dish – along with black, if you can find them – is available in bags and bulk in most grocery stores.
Cook: Cooking time depends on the type of lentil. Green and black cook in about the same
Tempeh is made from whole fermented soy beans. Although native to east Asia, soybeans also grow in the U.S. About 94 percent of the U.S. soy crop is genetically modified, so choose organic, if possible. To make tempeh, soybeans are soaked, hulled and cooked, and once drained, mixed with a fungus to start the fermentation process.
Cook: Tempeh can marinate and be seasoned like any animal protein
Tofu is made not from soybeans but from their milk. Although native to east Asia, soybeans grow well in the U.S. About 94 percent of the U.S. soy crop is genetically modified, so it’s best to choose organic soy, if possible. Tofu is made by curdling soy milk with heat and a coagulant like nigiri. The curds are then pressed into a sliceable cake. Tofu is available in varying degrees of softness.
Fighting the climate crisis: It’s the cow and the how
Changing how we produce beef can reduce greenhouse gas emissions – but not enough to offset the growing demand for beef and its contribution to the climate crisis.
DOE throws PG&E lifeline to keep aging Diablo Canyon nuclear plant operating
The U.S. Department of Energy is extending the deadline for Pacific Gas & Electric, or PG&E, to submit required documents for getting part of a $6 billion federal fund, in order to keep the aging...
In virtual briefing, clean energy advocates highlight California’s ‘balcony solar’ bill to cut electric bills for millions
SACRAMENTO – State Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) and clean energy advocates last week outlined how a bill he introduced would make it easier and more affordable for millions of Californians to...
Virtual press briefing on California ‘balcony solar’ bill
Update appended SACRAMENTO — On January 29, supporters of California’s new “balcony solar” legislation, SB 868, will hold a virtual press briefing to explain how the bill would expand consumer access...
Bang for your buck: Lip gloss
Finding a lip gloss that delivers the perfect glass-like finish shouldn't require a compromise on your health — or your budget. Whether you’re preparing for a date or just touching up your look, the...
Transcript of EWG podcast 'Ken Cook Is Having Another Episode' – Episode 48
Are you susceptible to cult-like thinking? According to author Jane Borden, everyone might be, especially Americans. In today’s episode, Borden talks with EWG President and co-Founder Ken Cook about...
How a new House bill could gut state protections from harmful chemicals
State bans on toxic chemicals – including cancer-causing formaldehyde in children’s products and the “forever chemicals” known as PFAS in clothing and other consumer products – are under threat from a...
These Olympics are first to feature a ban on ‘forever chemicals’ in ski and snowboard wax
For decades, elite skiers and snowboarders chased medals with the help of high-performance wax made with the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS. Winter sports enthusiasts usually slicked...
Valentine’s Day: Showing love for you or another with the perfect fragrance gift
Fragrance is a longtime favorite Valentine’s Day gift, and for good reason: Some pleasing smells can trigger the release of dopamine and serotonin, contributing to feelings of happiness and well-being...
