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EWG: Farmers received record $19.13B in crop insurance indemnities in 2022
As the climate crisis accelerates, wreaking havoc on weather patterns across the U.S., crop insurance costs are shooting up, a new Environmental Working Group analysis finds.
House GOP budget cuts endanger progress on federal plan to tackle ‘forever chemicals’
Proposed budget cuts championed by House Republicans jeopardize federal plans to tackle the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS.
EWG updates PFAS map: Toxic 'forever chemicals' contaminate 3,186 locations in U.S.
WASHINGTON – Today the Environmental Working Group updated its interactive PFAS map of sites contaminated with the “forever chemicals” known as PFAS to show 3,186 locations in 50 states, the District...
EPA: PFAS drinking water crisis worse than previously reported
Today the Environmental Protection Agency revealed that 26 million people in more than 430 communities have the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS in their drinking water.
Updated map: Toxic 'forever chemicals' confirmed to contaminate 455 military sites
More than 700 military installations are likely contaminated with the “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, according to an updated comprehensive review of Defense Department records by the Environmental...
California Senate Appropriations Committee advances groundbreaking bill to ban chemicals in processed food
On August 14, 2023 the California Senate Appropriations Committee released to the Senate floor a landmark bill to ban five harmful chemicals from candy, cereals and other processed food.
Rooftop solar benefits for apartment buildings, schools in crosshairs of California energy regulators
California energy regulators are proposing a rooftop solar energy billing plan that, if adopted, could make it impossible for people in apartments, schools and small farms to enjoy the environmental...
Advocates urge House Farm Bill leaders to protect and strengthen anti-hunger and climate spending programs, include worker protections
A diverse collection of anti-hunger, environmental, nutrition, public health and worker advocates on Wednesday urged House farm bill leaders to protect and strengthen anti-hunger and climate spending...
California's proposed chromium-6 drinking water limit fails to protect public health
Today California’s State Water Resources Board convened a hearing on its proposed drinking water limit for hexavalent chromium, commonly known as chromium-6, the notorious “Erin Brockovich” carcinogen...
EWG applauds Carper-Braun bill to prioritize climate-smart farming
The following is a statement from Scott Faber, Environmental Working Group senior vice president for government affairs, on the CROP for Farming Act introduced today by Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.) and...
Men’s use of personal care products has doubled since 2004, according to new consumer survey
The average adult man in the U.S. uses 11 different personal care products each day – nearly twice as many as 20 years ago – according to a survey by Morning Consult. And some of these products use...
California ratepayers could pay $45B or more to prolong Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant’s life, EWG finds
California ratepayers might have to foot a staggering $45 billion-plus cost to keep the aging Pacific Gas & Electric, or PG&E, Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant online beyond its slated 2025 closure...
Detections of 'forever chemicals' in water coast to coast strengthen call for stringent EPA regulations
New laboratory tests commissioned by the Environmental Working Group have found the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS in the drinking water of dozens of U.S. cities, including major metropolitan...
EWG tests find four water filters that effectively remove ‘forever chemicals’ from home taps
New laboratory tests commissioned by the Environmental Working Group found four water filters that reduce the detected “forever chemicals” known as PFAS in sampled drinking water by nearly 100 percent...
EWG: USDA should prohibit ‘climate-friendly’ claims on beef products
Today the Environmental Working Group petitioned the Department of Agriculture to prohibit beef producers like Tyson Foods’ Brazen Beef from claiming their products are “climate-friendly” and to...
EWG applauds Biden EPA’s historic $7B investment in low-income residential solar
The Environmental Protection Agency today announced a $7 billion Solar for All competitive grant program to help low-income communities across the U.S. install residential solar panels.
California Senate Health Committee advances revolutionary food chemical bill
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – On June 28, the California Senate Committee on Health approved a first-in-the-nation bill to ban five harmful chemicals from candy, cereals and other processed food. Assembly Bill...
EWG applauds Senate National Defense Authorization Act provisions tackling ‘forever chemicals’
The Environmental Working Group applauds the Senate Armed Services Committee for including several provisions to tackle the “forever chemicals” known as PFAS in the National Defense Authorization Act...
EWG applauds National Defense Authorization Act provisions tackling ‘forever chemicals’
Today the Environmental Working Group applauds the House Armed Services Committee for including several provisions to tackle the “forever chemicals” known as PFAS in the National Defense Authorization...
EWG analysis: As the climate emergency heats up the Southwest, crop insurance payouts for heat surge
Hotter weather linked to climate change drove up crop insurance costs for heat-related crop damage and losses in the Southwest, according to a new Environmental Working Group analysis of federal data...
