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Testimony of Environmental Working Group on proposals to Make America Healthier Again
Scott Faber, EWG’s senior vice president for government affairs, testified on June 23 at a congressional public forum about how the Trump administration is making people less healthy, including by...
‘Triple dipping’ taxpayer dollars: Trump eyes billions more in subsidies for wealthy farms
The Trump administration is asking Congress to send another $11 billion to farmers through taxpayer-funded farm subsidies, even though many would-be recipients are wealthy farms that already receive...
California State Assembly advances bill to create landmark ‘non-ultraprocessed’ food label
SACRAMENTO – In a major win for public health, the California State Assembly voted today to advance a trailblazing bill that would give shoppers an easy way to identify less harmful processed foods...
New research: It’s time to treat ultra-processed foods like tobacco
A special health journal issue on ultra-processed food, or UPF, calls for bold policy action to address the growing public health crisis – and that efforts focused solely on personal responsibility...
With New York Legislature adjourning June 4, advocates urge swift passage of bill to ban Parkinson’s pesticide
ALBANY, N.Y. – Ahead of New York’s legislative session ending June 4, environmentalists and other advocates are urging state lawmakers to pass a bill banning paraquat, a widely used herbicide with...
EWG scientists share their research at scientific conferences, where it is scrutinized by the wider research community. Scientific discourse strengthens the rigor of EWG’s work. It’s also foundational to our scientists’ willingness to challenge the status quo when industry and government fail to protect public health.
This page houses EWG scientists’ conference posters and presentations.
The Effect
Do ‘feel good’ energy drinks deliver on their health claims?
Energy drink brands like Monster and Red Bull have dominated the market for years with gritty marketing. Now, wellness-focused brands like Celsius are promoting energy drinks they claim will boost...
Dirty Dozen™ food chemicals: ADA
EWG’s recommendation Avoid or limit foods containing azodicarbonamide, or ADA. ADA breaks down during baking into several compounds, including semicarbazide, or SEM. Laboratory and animal studies...
Is chewing gum releasing microplastics in your mouth?
Chewing gum is a favorite of high school kids and overworked professionals alike – but just one piece can shed thousands of potentially harmful microplastics into your saliva, one study suggests.
EWG statement on decision upholding EPA ‘hazardous substances’ designation for two PFAS
WASHINGTON – A federal appeals court in a unanimous ruling this week rejected industry groups’ lawsuit challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s “hazardous substances” designation for two...
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...
How To Shop Safely and Eat Well During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Although our daily routines have drastically shifted in the past few weeks, one thing hasn't changed: the need to eat healthfully. Healthy eating is always important, but now there's an even more...
Nearly three-quarters of U.S. baby foods are ultra-processed, new study finds
Most baby food sold in U.S. grocery stores is ultra-processed, a new study finds, raising fresh concerns about what many infants and toddlers are eating during a critical window of development. The...
Should ‘city slickers’ receive farm subsidies?
Farm subsidies should go only to people living or working on a farm. That’s what Senate Agriculture Committee members Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) agreed on when the panel debated...
Landmark California bill that would track and disclose PFAS pesticide use heads to Newsom’s desk
SACRAMENTO – Groundbreaking legislation that would address the widespread use of toxic PFAS “ forever chemicals ” pesticides on California produce today passed the state Legislature. It now heads to...
FDA reports over 50 PFAS ingredients intentionally added to 1,700 personal care products
Hundreds of personal care products people use every day may contain the toxic “ forever chemicals ” known as PFAS, according to a Food and Drug Administration report . As of 2024, more than 50 PFAS...
Newsom signs landmark California transparency bill, creating ‘non-ultraprocessed’ label for food
SACRAMENTO – In a historic victory for consumers, California Gov. Gavin Newsom today signed a trailblazing law that gives shoppers in the grocery store an easy way to spot less harmful processed foods...
Industry says food safety costs more. Some store brands show it doesn’t need to.
Food industry lobbyists argue that food safety laws drive up grocery prices. EWG’s review of the shelf tells a different story – retailers are already proving that removing chemicals of concern from...
EWG letter objecting to the EPA's chlormequat tolerances
Attached are EWG’s objections to the Environmental Protection Agency’s final rule setting chlormequat tolerances. EWG urges the agency to retain the tenfold children’s safety factor required by law.
EWG comments on EPA's proposed sixth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule
Attached are EWG’s comments to the Environmental Protection Agency on its proposed sixth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule.
Your favorite brands might be in the fight against stricter food safety laws
More than a dozen states have enacted laws to protect consumers from harmful food chemicals and ultra-processed foods. Your favorite food brands may be tied up in efforts to erase them. A draft bill...
The dose makes the poison – but there’s more to the story
Does the dose define how chemicals can lead to harm? Yes. But is the dose the only thing that “makes the poison”? No. The idea that the dose makes the poison – originally explained as “all things are...
EWG comments to HHS and FCC on radiofrequency radiation exposure limits
Attached are EWG’s comments to the Department of Health and Human Services and the Federal Communications Commission urging joint action to update radiofrequency radiation exposure limits to protect...
Best bang for your buck: Halloween edition
Finding the perfect finishing touch for your Halloween costume can be tricky, especially when you have to worry about spooky ingredients hiding in makeup and personal care products. To make Halloween...
