David Andrews, Ph.D.

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Chief Science Officer

David Andrews uses his background in chemistry to lead EWG’s research efforts on public and environmental health issues. His work focuses on protecting public health by educating consumers and driving change to government policies and regulations. His research has focused on consumer products, cosmetics, drinking water contaminants, food additives, nanomaterials and industrial chemicals. While working at EWG over the past decade, David has conducted hundreds of media interviews and contributed to more than a dozen scientific publications.

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Every day these products stay on the market further undermines public confidence in the FDA’s ability to safeguard health.

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CNN

There’s a contribution to our total Pfas exposure and there’s a lot of uncertainty. 

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The Guardian

While Americans across the political spectrum are calling for stronger oversight and greater accountability on toxic chemicals, the administration is taking steps that go in the opposite direction,

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CNN

Wearing any sunscreen is much more important and offers better sun protection for your skin than not applying anything. But not all sunscreens are created equal.

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New York Post

It looks like a number of these newer chemicals have a better safety profile in addition to better UVA protection,

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NBC News

 That's an indication that when something is done, and when we stop using the chemicals, stop releasing them into the environment, the concentrations [in our bodies] do go down. 
 

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Business Insider