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‘Poison pill’: How Section 453 could block vital state pesticide protections

Some members of Congress are trying to sneak language into a must-pass funding bill that would effectively block state and local pesticide protections. These important safeguards protect children and...

Congress’ PFAS protection rollbacks betray service members and defense communities

Republicans in Congress are pushing a sweeping repeal of hard-won safeguards for service members, veterans and defense communities against the widespread health and environmental harms of the toxic...

Beyond the muscle gains: What’s in your protein powder?

Protein powder has been a staple of body builders and gymgoers for years, and recently it’s become a cultural phenomenon. But your post-workout snack could come with a side of potentially harmful...

More food companies plan to phase out harmful dyes. Here’s what has happened so far

Food dyes seem to be everywhere in snacks, drinks and many other grocery store items. But some dyes, particularly synthetic, petroleum-based ones, are linked to preventable health harms, from...

The link between ultra-processed food and cardiovascular disease

Research and public attention to heart disease has for decades focused on its known risk factors, such as tobacco use, physical inactivity, excessive drinking and cholesterol levels. But a growing...

As the EPA looks to weaken PFAS drinking water limits, here’s how you can limit your exposure

With the Environmental Protection Agency aiming to weaken national limits on the “forever chemicals” known as PFAS in drinking water, Americans are asking: How can I protect myself from these toxic...

Backpack essentials: Sustainable back-to-school shopping ideas

EWG is here to help you make more sustainable shopping choices as kids start returning to school, with tips for buying safer products like gels, wipes and more.

Make America wait again: Delay for recommendations on healthier food, lives

Will the Trump administration “Make America Healthy Again”?

Treading toward trouble: How tires pollute the planet – and our bodies

Walking along a busy road could expose you to massive amounts of invisible pollutants, called tire wear particles, or TWPs. Each year, an estimated 6.1 million tons of these micro- and nano-plastic...

Setting the record straight: EWG wants you to eat more fruits and vegetables, organic or not

Every year, EWG releases its Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™, relying on federal data to show which fruits and vegetables have the lowest and highest levels of pesticide residues. Our goal...

Has the Trump administration made America healthier?

The Trump administration is determined to “Make America Healthy Again.” Next week, it’s expected to release recommendations to improve diets and take other steps to improve our health. It follows a...

The air that we breathe: New study raises concerns about inhaling microplastics

New research shows that people may be breathing in potentially harmful microplastics at levels hundreds of times higher than previous estimates suggest.

What are retinoids?

Retinoids and the products that contain them are often praised for their ability to reduce wrinkles and clear acne. And with the rise of skincare influencers and viral beauty trends on TikTok...

MAHA’s moment of truth: Will RFK Jr. stand up for people harmed by pesticides?

Throughout the 2024 presidential campaign, Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who endorsed Trump after dropping out of the race himself, repeatedly stressed the importance of limiting Americans’...

Will MAHA make our food healthier?

The Trump administration is determined to “Make America Healthy Again” and has made healthier food a central part of its strategy. Has the president in his second term made our food healthier? What...

15 military Superfund sites claim no health risks – but PFAS in tap water tell a different story

Results from new Department of Defense drinking water tests seem to contradict claims by the Environmental Protection Agency saying that 15 military bases designated as EPA Superfund sites due to high...

How to cash in on clean energy tax credits before they disappear

Several consumer tax credits for renewable energy upgrades are suddenly poised for complete phaseouts over the next year, some in just a few months. The recently enacted “Big Beautiful Bill”...

How ultra-processed food may fuel Type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes affects roughly 34 million Americans. The numbers are rising, especially among children, and ultra-processed food might be playing a role.

EWG analysis: Almost all new food chemicals greenlighted by industry, not the FDA

Since 2000, the food and chemical industry has greenlighted nearly 99% of food chemicals introduced onto the market without federal safety review, according to a new EWG analysis. The Food and Drug...
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