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Cosmetics companies face major concern over asbestos contamination of talc
Johnson & Johnson recently agreed to a $8.9 billion settlement of more than 60,000 lawsuits alleging that its baby powder and other talc-based personal care products caused cancer.
Slashing food, climate funds to boost subsidies would hurt farmers, hungry people
Cuts to funding for food assistance and “climate smart” agricultural conservation practices to increase USDA farm subsidies would hurt farmers in most states, including California, Michigan, New York...
1 in 4 California child care centers found to have alarming levels of lead in drinking water, putting babies and children at risk
Results of lead tests released today by California reveal that nearly 1,700 licensed child care centers across the state have exceeded the amount of allowable lead in drinking water given daily to...
Dramatic decline: Oxybenzone use plummets to only 13 percent of non-mineral sunscreens
Ahead of the upcoming Memorial Day weekend and the increasing need for sun protection, the Environmental Working Group has released its 2023 Guide to Sunscreens. This year’s guide reviews the...
Serve up fresh food from the grill – without toxic chemicals
The heat, scent and smoke of a grill are among the most welcome signs of summer. But that aromatic food can come with a side of toxic chemicals.
Louisville Water Co. Slashes Chrome-6 Pollution
In 2010, EWG identified chromium-VI contamination in the drinking water of 31 of the 35 cities we tested. One Kentucky city has stepped up to solve that problem.
Something for Father’s Day: 18 gift ideas from EWG VERIFIED®
There’s more to Father’s Day gifts than just power tools, ties and grilling utensils. Why not treat dad to a dedicated skincare routine that will keep him looking fresh and feeling clean?
How the White House can make digital assets more energy efficient
Digital assets that rely upon a process known as “proof of work” use a lot of electricity.
En el condado de Ventura en California, el aumento en el uso de pesticidas agrícolas y los riesgos de toxicidad para los seres humanos ocurren más en áreas con más personas de color y en áreas con recursos limitados, según un nuevo estudio publicado por científicos del Grupo de Trabajo Ambiental (Environmental Working Group, EWG).
Dow, 3M and others likely exploit loophole to avoid reporting ‘forever chemicals’ releases
At least five facilities around the U.S. operated by Dow Chemical, 3M and other companies are using very large amounts of the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS but are likely using a regulatory...
EWG statement on the FDA’s internal review of actions related to the infant formula crisis
The following is a statement from Scott Faber, EWG’s senior vice president for government affairs, on the findings of an internal review requested by Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr...
Turn over a new leaf: Ditch your salad's harmful chemicals with healthier dressings
Salad is the original health food, full of vitamins and nutrients and ideal for a healthier lifestyle. Just beware of dressings containing chemicals that could do more harm than good.
Our 6th Annual Sunscreen Guide
When I spoke with EWG senior analyst Nneka Leiba about this year's sunscreen database she had mixed feelings. "On one hand, we can recommend 25 percent of sunscreens on the market," she said. "On the...
Are California regulators waiting to crush rooftop solar until after the election?
Fearing voter backlash, California regulators may hold off issuing their proposed decision on a utility proposal to stifle the state’s rooftop solar program until after the November election...
Disparities in exposure to chemicals with links to weight gain
In addition to changes that make our lives more sedentary and perhaps also shifts in genetic makeup, the sharp increase in obesity and overweight we are seeing may be caused by far more exposure to...
Safety investigation faults PG&E’s failure to maintain aging infrastructure against wildfire risks
Pacific Gas & Electric’s aging and unmaintained infrastructure is a driving factor in the threat of California wildfires, an independent investigator found.
EWG applauds Maine lawmakers in Congress for helping farmers tackle ‘forever chemicals’
The Environmental Working Group applauds Maine’s congressional delegation for introducing bipartisan bills that would support American farmers whose crops and livestock have been contaminated by the...
EPA draft review finds ‘Erin Brockovich’ chemical likely carcinogenic in drinking water
On Thursday, the Environmental Protection Agency published a draft toxicology assessment of hexavalent chromium – the cancer-causing chemical made notorious by the film “Erin Brockovich” – finding it...
Major USDA conservation program must change to prioritize climate stewardship
The federal Conservation Stewardship Program, or CSP, spends little of its billions in funding on practices and enhancements that reduce farming’s greenhouse gas emissions. But Congress could reform...
‘Forever chemicals’ polluters could soon face new limits
Thousands of polluters dumping the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS into our waterways could soon face new limits on their releases.
House oversight documents reveal Big Oil’s “greenwashing” climate claims to hide investments in fossil fuels
Big Oil companies are “greenwashing” with claims that they embrace clean energy even though behind closed doors they dismiss the effort and remain wedded to dirty fossil fuel investments, a House...
PG&E lays off scores of fire safety workers, despite horrendous wildfire record
Pacific Gas & Electric has laid off at least 800 contract employees over the past few weeks, including many responsible for helping prevent wildfires. The layoffs come despite PG&E’s long history of...
EWG news roundup (12/16): PFAS taints drinking water of more than 600,000 service members, California puts the kibosh on popular rooftop solar program and more
EWG news roundup (12/16): Here’s some news you can use going into the weekend.
"You Can't Find What You Don't Look For"
Our California fracking report continued to gain fantastic coverage this week with three large stories in Santa Cruz Weekly, Sacramento News and Review and Wines and Vines. Our president, Ken Cook...