Displaying 6841 - 6864 of 7956
Study: Banned Since 2004, Toxic Flame Retardants Persist in U.S. Newborns
Brominated flame retardant chemicals, banned in the U.S. since 2004, still pollute the bodies of newborn American babies, according to a new study from Indiana University scientists.
EWG’s News Roundup (10/20): Trouble in Farm Country, EPA Toxics Nominee Hopscotches Senate and More
EWG's News Roundup (10/20): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
EWG’s News Roundup (10/6): EPA Nominee Under Spotlight, Chefs Fight Childhood Hunger and EPA Head Wines and Dines Industry
Did Rep. Doug LaMalfa Receive Crop Insurance Subsidies?
Did Rep. Doug LaMalfa recieve crop insurance subsidies? We would love to know. So would American taxpayers.
Propyl Paraben
‘Tide Pod Challenge’ Highlights Danger of Colorful Laundry Packets
An unbelievably dumb and extremely dangerous dare has gone viral on social media. It's the “Tide Pod Challenge”: biting down on the small, colorful – and potentially poisonous – packets of liquid...
Feeding the world
Update: Almost Three-Fourths of Medi-Cal Toddlers Miss Annual Lead Tests Required by Law
EWG’s News Roundup (2/2): Lead Testing Failure in California, Nitrate Fouls Corn Belt Water and More
EWG News Roundup 2/2: Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
Contaminated Cosmetics Pose Growing Risk to Consumers
A rash of product recalls, government warning notices and contaminated cosmetics may finally push Congress to give our broken cosmetics law a makeover.
EPA Chief Living Large on Taxpayer’s Dime
In his first year as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, Scott Pruitt has spent almost a quarter of a million dollars on first-class seats, military and charter jets, a private phone...
Asbestos Is No Joke
Study: Eating Highly Processed Foods Linked to Increased Cancer Risk
The more highly processed foods you eat, the higher your risk of cancer.
Washington Is First State to Ban Fluorinated Chemicals in Food Packaging
On Wednesday, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed the first state law to ban toxic fluorinated chemicals in food packaging, such as microwave popcorn bags, pizza boxes and fast-food wrappers.
EWG News Roundup (3/23): Washington State Bans PFCs in Food Packaging, Pruitt’s Pricey ‘Pasta’, Congress Targets Food Stamps and More
Roundup 3/23: Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
Busting Cosmetic Safety Myths
EWG News Roundup (4/13): Pesticides in Fruits and Vegetables, Pruitt’s Scandal List and More
EWG News Roundup (4/13): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
EWG News Roundup (4/27): Kourtney Kardashian Lobbies for Cosmetics Safety, Pruitt Losing White House’s Confidence and More
6 Strikes Against the House Farm Bill
Every federal farm bill is a chance to feed hungry Americans, build healthier diets, support family farmers and reduce farm pollution
EWG News Roundup (5/4): Farm Bill Fails Americans, Hawaii May Ban 2 Sunscreen Chemicals and More
News Roundup (5/4): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
You Can Help Get Toxic Fire Retardant Chemicals Out Of Consumer Products
More than 97 percent of Americans – including children and pregnant woman – have harmful fire retardant chemicals in their bodies, according to the most recent biomonitoring study by the Federal...
Quick Tips for Using a Humidifier Safely
Humidifiers are a popular tool to help parents treat problems ranging from dry skin and cracked lips to stuffy noses and a nagging cough. But if they're not used properly, humidifiers can harbor mold...
Rethinking Carcinogens
Easy Ways to Reduce Kids’ Exposure to Cell Phone Radiation
You never leave home without it. You might even be holding it right now: your cell phone. But could this essential device be harming your health?
