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PFAS news roundup

July 30: Historic infrastructure bill includes ‘forever chemicals’ provisions, PFAS dischargers shirk EPA reporting and more

Using virtual power plants to spur energy equity, grid stability and fight the climate crisis

When a heatwave struck California last August, a private energy service company coordinated the solar arrays, battery storage, and smart appliances and thermostats of 150,000 homes – and helped...

Federal crop insurance reform vital for incentivizing climate adaptation on farms

New research proves the climate crisis is costing taxpayers billions of dollars in federal crop insurance payouts for losses due to rising temperatures, underscoring the urgent need for insurance...

Does DMDM hydantoin really cause hair loss? Here’s what you need to know

DMDM hydantoin, a preservative in shampoos, conditioners and other water-based personal care products, is the focus of several class-action lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson and Unilever claiming...

California Energy Commission advances solar mandate for new commercial buildings

The California Energy Commission on Wednesday voted for a measure to require all new commercial buildings, high-rise residential units, hotels, schools and other structures in the state to include...

EWG news roundup (8/13): PFAS taints military sites along the Chesapeake Bay, U.S. trailing 80 nations on cosmetic protections, and more

EWG news roundup (8/13): Here’s some news you can use going into the weekend.

EWG: USDA food stamp benefit increase boosts healthy diet for millions

The Environmental Working Group today applauds the Department of Agriculture for increasing the standard food stamp benefit provided to more than 40 million Americans who depend on the program.

Growing farm conservation backlog shows need for Congress to spend smarter

Despite billions of dollars in federal spending, the U.S. has a growing backlog of farmers seeking assistance for conservation efforts that can protect drinking water supplies. It’s time for Congress...

EWG comments for the NEJAC public meeting

The Environmental Working Group submitted comments for the August 18-19, 2021, meeting of the National Environmental Justice Advisory Council.

California proclaims October Children’s Environmental Health Month

State lawmakers are proclaiming October 2021 Children’s Environmental Health Month, aiming to raise awareness about the importance of cleaner air and water, safer food and healthier products to...
El martes pasado, el gobernador Gavin Newsom firmó una ley que establece el límite más estricto del país en cuanto a la filtración de plomo en los grifos de agua potable, con el fin de garantizar que los grifos y accesorios de plomería queden virtualmente exentos de plomo.

EWG study: Almost 42,000 sources of toxic 'forever chemicals' could be polluting surface or drinking water across the U.S.

A new study by Environmental Working Group scientists finds almost 42,000 potential sources of the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS that could be polluting surface water or drinking water in...

Court of appeal rejects California’s blanket approval of pesticide spraying

In a major victory for health and environmental groups, California’s Court of Appeal has ruled that a statewide pesticide-spraying program violates the law by failing to study and minimize the threats...

Hundreds of potentially toxic algae outbreaks have plagued water in 2021

Fall typically marks the end of the algae outbreak season for most of the U.S. This year, news reports of the potentially toxic blooms in bodies of water have soared to at least 476, an eight percent...

How EWG Grades Cleaning Products in its New Guide

It's that time of year again, when students everywhere try to figure out how well they need to do on the final exam to get an A for the term. Or maybe they're calculating what it will take just to...

‘Forever chemical’ GenX more toxic than previously acknowledged, says EPA

The Environmental Protection Agency today announced that GenX, one of many “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, is hazardous at much lower exposures than the two notorious PFAS known as PFOA and PFOS.

Forever chemicals from military bases may be lurking in agricultural water supplies

Farmers near military bases might be unknowingly contaminating their crops and livestock with water contaminated by the “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, an EWG analysis finds.

EWG news roundup (10/29): EPA takes steps to address PFAS waste, $27 billion included in budget bill for climate-focused conservation and more

EWG news roundup (10/29): Here’s some news you can use going into the weekend.
Research

Drinking water: New frameworks needed to account for multiple contaminants and protect public health

To make sure all communities have better and safer drinking water, EWG research strives to push federal agencies to increase public health protections and invest in drinking water infrastructure. Our recent work shows how important it is to update federal legal limits that make public health the priority. Drinking water in communities across the U.S. contains mixtures of contaminants – including

EPA Recommits to ‘Best Science’ in Chemical Risk Reviews That Were Politicized Under Trump

The Environmental Protection Agency will revamp the way it assesses toxic chemicals for health risks under the Toxic Substances Control Act, a process that under the Trump administration often let...

Actor and Advocate Mark Ruffalo Applauds House Bills To Increase Infrastructure Funding for ‘Forever Chemicals’

Actor and environmental advocate Mark Ruffalo applauded the introduction of sweeping infrastructure legislation introduced by key House committees that would provide $3.5 billion over the next five...

California To List Notorious ‘Forever Chemical’ as a Cause of Cancer in People

The top state scientific agency charged with protecting Californians from toxic chemicals has proposed adding the “forever chemical” PFOA to the list of substances known to the state to cause cancer...

EWG Comments to Oregon Health Authority to Revise Its Report “Wireless Technology Health Risks”

The Environmental Working Group submitted comments to Oregon Health Authority, calling on the OHA to revise its report “Wireless Technology Health Risks” by including the latest findings from human...

EWG Letter EPA on Solvay's Failure to Submit Key Health and Safety Studies

The Environmental Working Group submitted a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency requesting TSCA 8(e) enforcement for Solvay’s failure to submit key health and safety studies within a timely...