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California lawmakers rushing anti-solar bill without waiting for crucial Supreme Court ruling
California lawmakers are hastening consideration of a bill that could further quash the state’s popular rooftop solar program – before the state Supreme Court rules in a case that could determine...
How ultra-processed foods harm kids – and what to do about it
Many of us love snacks. Chips, cookies, lunchables, sodas – you name it. If purchased from a store, they are often ultra-processed foods , or UPF . They’ve been getting a lot of attention, in part...
Bang for your buck: Budget-friendly shopping with EWG’s Clean Fifteen™
EWG can help you make smarter choices when shopping for produce – we can highlight some of the most budget-friendly fruits and vegetables that also have the least amount of pesticide residue. Options...
California Senate environmental committee approves landmark bill to protect schoolkids from harmful UPF
In a win for children’s health, today the California Senate Environmental Quality Committee passed a bipartisan bill that would, if enacted, phase out certain ultra-processed food, or UPF, from meals...
EWG comments on safer sunscreens to Health Subcommittee of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Attached are comments to the Health Subcommittee of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce in reference to safer sunscreens for the hearing “Legislative Proposals to Maintain and Improve the...
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...
What's Inside: Clorox Shares a Little
Last week (Feb. 9), Clorox surprised me when it took a small step along the path to complete disclosure - and real consumer empowerment - by releasing a list of all the fragrance ingredients used in...
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”...
Stewart to Pickens: "Is it horribly unsafe, is that what this fracking is?"
On a recent episode of Jon Stewart's "The Daily Show," Texas oil and gas executive T. Boone Pickens proudly declared, "I have fracked 3,000 wells in my life. I have never seen anything damaged."
Transcript of EWG podcast ‘Ken Cook Is Having Another Episode' – Episode 38
In this podcast episode, EWG President and co-Founder Ken Cook talks with Linda Birnbaum, Ph.D., and Micah Nemeyer Walsh, Ph.D. Birnbaum is a leading voice on the health impacts of environmental...
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...
EWG statement on Rep. Meng’s bill to ban harmful food dyes and chemicals
WASHINGTON – The Environmental Working Group applauds Rep. Grace Meng (D-N.Y.) for introducing legislation that aims to improve the safety of the U.S. food supply by banning harmful synthetic dyes and...
Letter to Rachael Ray
Dear Ms. Ray, We are writing in response to your recent letter to California state lawmakers opposing Senate Bill 682, which would ban cookware containing the nonstick PFAS “forever chemical”...
Californians fight back: Re‑Volt.org launches to take on monopoly utilities, paid-off politicians, and captured regulators
SACRAMENTO – The Environmental Working Group has launched a new independent utility reform project, Re-Volt , to take on California’s monopoly utilities, their stranglehold on California’s political...
What are disinfection byproducts?
Disinfection of drinking water is one of the greatest public health achievements in the last 100 years. Its use, starting in the early 1900s, helped tackle cholera, typhoid and other microbial...
Transcript of EWG podcast ‘Ken Cook Is Having Another Episode' – Episode 27
In this podcast episode , EWG President and co-Founder Ken Cook talks with Dr. Peter Lurie about the Food and Drug Administration’s recent decision to ban Red Dye No. 3 in food. Lurie is the president...
Consumer Reports testing finds ‘forever chemicals’ in baby formula
The toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS contaminated “almost all” of the popular baby formula brands tested recently by Consumer Reports, it says in a new report.
Transcript of EWG podcast ‘Ken Cook Is Having Another Episode' – Episode 28
In this podcast episode, EWG President and co-Founder Ken Cook and Forbes journalist Chloe Sorvino discuss how the meat industry has consolidated over the years, creating problems for the environment...
| Water system name | Population | County |
| Liberty Utilities New York – Lynbrook | 220,000 | Nassau |
| Water Authority of Western Nassau | 120,000 | Nassau |
| Schenectady City Water Works | 61,821 | Schenectady |
| Hempstead | 56,000 | Nassau |
| City of Binghamton | 47,600 | Broome |
| Garden City | 46,000 | Nassau |
| Kiryas Joel | 42,055 | Orange |
| Greenlawn Water District | 42,000 | Suffolk |
| Yorktown Consolidated Water District #1 | 36,000 | Westchester |
| Long Beach City | 35,000 | Nassau |
| Riverhead |
Best bang for your buck: Foundations under $35
A good makeup look requires a solid base. But some foundations cost a pretty penny while also containing potentially harmful ingredients. When you’re looking for the perfect shade, it can be difficult...
Safer gifts under $25 for baby showers
Expectant parents and caregivers can find the number of products designed for babies overwhelming. Baby registries can help organize their needs but can be a challenge to plan.
U.S. (finally) Labels Formaldehyde "Known Human Carcinogen"
After decades of debate, the Obama administration last week classified formaldehyde as a known human carcinogen, a label that is likely to advance regulatory steps to restrict this widely used...
On Sunscreen: 4 Common Questions About SPF
Pretty much all I knew about sunscreen growing up was that SPF was some measure of how much sunburn protection came out of the bottle. Hard to believe that back in the day, the great debate was "6 or...
EWG+HS: Creating the next generation of environmental advocates
High school educates teenagers, giving them knowledge and skills to succeed in life – and now EWG+HS is making environmental health advocacy yet another strength.
