Displaying 4537 - 4560 of 7839
California lawmakers introduce bills to protect children from lead exposure
Two bills introduced this legislative session aim to safeguard children’s health from the lasting and devastating effects of lead exposure through drinking water, an urgent threat in the state.
Clock ticking to fight foolish EPA analysis allowing toxic weedkiller paraquat
It seems like an April Fools’ Day joke – the Environmental Protection Agency is defending its analysis permitting the use of the weedkiller paraquat, despite its links to Parkinson’s disease. With...
EWG sponsors bill to ban use in California of toxic weedkiller linked to Parkinson’s disease
The Environmental Working Group is sponsoring legislation in the state Assembly that would ban the use of the highly toxic herbicide paraquat in California.
Biden administration to cut use of ‘forever chemicals’ in federal buildings
The Environmental Protection Agency and the General Services Administration announced today that federal contractors will be required to use cleaning products free of PFAS, known as “forever chemicals...
Research
Drought drove almost $10B in crop insurance payments to Texas farmers over 22 years
A new EWG investigation shows that drought conditions in Texas triggered more federal crop insurance payments to farmers than any other reason and made up an astounding 43 percent of all crop insurance payments in the state between 2001 and 2022.
First-time homeowners, first-time twins: How one mom relied on EWG to babyproof her house
“When we found out we were having twins, my husband was speechless with shock,” said Katherine Armstrong, who gave birth to two girls late last year. “While I was initially surprised too, I was also...
ABRIL 27, 2024
Chris Campbell (EWG) y Scott Faber (EWG)
La empresa californiana Wonderful promociona su popular zumo de granada y otros productos "icónicos y saludables". Pero esta empresa también es el segundo mayor consumidor estatal de paraquat – un herbicida tóxico relacionado con un mayor riesgo de enfermedad de Parkinson y otros daños.
Wonderful roció más de 56.000
EWG honors 2024 Changemakers at 15th Annual Earth Day Dinner in San Francisco
The Environmental Working Group is proud to announce five recipients of its 2024 Changemakers Award, which recognizes exceptional leaders in California business and politics who have dedicated their...
California lawmakers advance bill to shield school children from harmful food dyes
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – On April 23, the California Assembly’s Committee on Environmental Safety & Toxic Materials voted to advance a bill to ban six harmfu l food dyes and titanium dioxide from food...
Only 1 in 4 sunscreens deemed safe by EWG, offering balanced UVA and UVB protection
Today the Environmental Working Group released its 2024 Guide to Sunscreens, revealing that a staggering three-quarters of almost 1,700 SPF products evaluated fall short of adequate sun protection...
EWG statement on competing House and Senate farm bill frameworks
Today leaders from the House and Senate Agriculture Committees issued competing frameworks for renewing the farm bill, which sets farm and food policy. The following is a statement from Scott Faber...
At least 10,000 farmers took over $11B in farm subsidies over 39 consecutive years
For nearly 40 years, the Department of Agriculture annually paid more than 10,000 farmers billions in taxpayer-funded farm subsidies or disaster relief, a new EWG analysis finds.
Coalition statement on CPUC approval of utility tax on millions of working California families
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California Public Utilities Commission, or CPUC, on Thursday voted to impose a new utility tax of $24 a month on millions of hardworking California families. The tax is more...
Agriculture’s greenhouse gas emissions could surge without climate guardrails
Greenhouse gas emissions from U.S. farming could surge if House Republicans get their way. They’re fighting now to scrap legislative guardrails designed to ensure that Department of Agriculture...
Benefit of boost in crop reference prices would mostly only aid large farmers in just 100 counties
Here we go again: House Republicans are trying to rig subsidy programs to benefit Southern farmers. Their proposal would raise price guarantees for commodity crops in the upcoming farm bill, mostly to...
EWG unveils summer fellowship honoring renowned North Carolina environmental leader
The Environmental Working Group proudly announces the creation of a summer fellowship program with Catawba College’s Center for the Environment.
Lavender: A major food trend – but is it safe? That depends
Lavender is having a moment: It seems as if every coffee place is touting its wisteria-colored lattes, with Starbucks alone rolling out three lavender drinks this spring.
Sun-safe and sound: EWG Verified® sunscreens under $20
Protecting yourself from the sun is one of the most important things you can do for your skin’s appearance and health at any age. This summer, consider investing in your health by choosing from our...
PG&E costs soar to almost $12B for keeping Diablo Canyon nuclear plant online through 2030
SAN FRANCISCO – Even in an industry notorious for wildly underestimating costs, California utility Pacific Gas & Electric may be setting a new standard with its latest price tag of almost $12 billion...
EWG statement on House passage of National Defense Authorization Act
Today the U.S. House of Representatives approved its version of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA. The bill includes a provision to require the Department of Defense to...
Research
Most California factory farms, close to irrigation canals, threaten U.S. food safety
Almost all of the more than 1,000 large animal feeding operations in California are very close to water sources that are used to irrigate crops, threatening the food supply for the entire country, a new EWG analysis finds. Contaminants commonly found in animal manure, like E. coli and salmonella, can enter these bodies of water, and the water may then be sprayed on food crops such as leafy greens
Research
Dye dangers: Harmful chemicals in hair coloring products and their health concerns
Nearly 80 percent of people globally use hair dyes. With salons closed during the pandemic, more people than ever relied on home hair dyes – but dye products may contain hazardous ingredients.
Deodorants vs. antiperspirants: What’s the difference?
This summer is on track to be hotter than normal, according to a recent National Weather Service outlook. While you’re beating the heat, make sure to choose a safe and effective deodorant or...
New USDA data reveal that the largest factory farms keep growing in number
The largest factory farms that are bad for farmers, the environment and public health keep growing in number, according to new data the Department of Agriculture released today.
