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PG&E admits it may have started another wildfire
Pacific Gas and Electric told state utility regulators a damaged fuse box from a power line might be responsible for starting the large Dixie Fire currently ablaze in the Sierra Nevada mountains...
Landmark bipartisan PFAS Action Act passes House
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed comprehensive, bipartisan legislation to protect all Americans from the harmful “ forever chemicals ” known as PFAS.
Food chemicals bills will reduce U.S. health risks, close gap with strict European rules
M&M’s in Europe look and taste about the same as those sold in the U.S. But stateside, the candy comes with one key difference – and it may be harmful to your health.
Decarbonizing industries, transportation doesn’t require costly carbon capture
Fighting the climate crisis will require deep reductions in carbon emissions from industries and transportation, but new research and investments show that this goal can be met through novel clean...
June 2017: National Cancer Survivor Month
There are more than 14 million cancer survivors in the U.S. That number is expected to rise as the number of cancer diagnoses increases due to population growth and aging. Advances in early detection...
Industry likely shirking EPA reporting requirements on ‘forever chemicals’
Today, the Environmental Protection Agency released preliminary results from its industrial toxics release reporting program that shockingly finds just 38 facilities reported PFAS discharges despite...
Bayer to end residential sales of cancer-causing weedkiller glyphosate by 2023
Cancer-causing weedkiller glyphosate will no longer be sold for residential use in the U.S. by 2023. The move highlights the need to also immediately halt current uses of the substance on food crops.
EWG news roundup (7/30): Historic bipartisan infrastructure deal includes billions to clean up ‘forever chemicals,’ California begins lead testing in child care facilities and more
EWG news roundup (7/30): Here’s some news you can use going into the weekend.
April 2017: Testicular cancer awareness month
Testicular cancer facts Rates of testicular cancer Rates for U.S. population. Data from the National Cancer Institute Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program. Source: seer.cancer.gov...
March 2017: Colorectal awareness month
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 14.0px Helvetica; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} Risks factors for colorectal cancer include family history, obesity, tobacco...
EWG news roundup (8/20): EPA bans the use of brain-damaging pesticide on food, USDA expands food assistance benefits and more
EWG news roundup (8/20): Here’s some news you can use going into the weekend.
EWG water atlas links water pollution to heavy fertilizer use in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin
The Environmental Working Group today unveiled its innovative water atlas, which shows a close link between heavily fertilized cropland in four Upper Mississippi River Basin states – Illinois, Iowa...
EWG news roundup (10/1): EWG VERIFIED® highlighted in Walmart’s Built for Better program, EPA ‘forever chemicals’ plan omits thousands of dischargers and more
EWG news roundup (10/1): Here’s some news you can use going into the weekend.
FDA bans lead-based neurotoxin from consumer hair dyes
The Food and Drug Administration today banned the use of toxic lead acetate in consumer hair dyes, a vital move to protect the public from hazardous chemicals.
Despite EPA roadmap, Congress must tackle industrial ‘forever chemicals’ discharges
The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday issued a long-awaited road map for tackling the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS. But it falls short on industrial discharges of PFAS, so Congress...
EWG determinó los tipos, las cantidades y las ubicaciones de los pesticidas utilizados en el condado de Ventura, California, a partir de los datos de 2015 a 2020 proporcionados por la oficina del Comisionado de Agricultura del condado de Ventura a través de una solicitud de registros públicos.
Clean energy groups urge California to reject plan that increases cost of residential solar for working families
Several California clean energy groups are urging the state to make solar more accessible and affordable for low- and moderate-income families and reject a plan that would cause monthly bills to soar...
EWG news roundup (11/5): EWG’s 2021 national drinking water database and more
EWG news roundup (11/5): Here’s some news you can use going into the weekend.
Bipartisan infrastructure bill includes $10 billion for cleanup of ‘forever chemicals’
The Environmental Working Group applauds Congress for passing a $550 billion bipartisan infrastructure bill today that includes $10 billion to clean up the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS.
Consumer Guides
Effects of radiofrequency radiation on the nervous system: An EWG fact sheet
EWG’s scientists reviewed the most recent research on the effects of radiofrequency radiation. In our fact sheet, we’ve summarized these effects and some of the ways radiofrequency radiation can harm the nervous system.
Unwanted guests: Avoid chemicals, bacteria and pesticides at your Memorial Day cookout
Memorial Day weekend, the gateway to summer, is almost here – pools are opening, and people are grilling, hosting barbecues and enjoying picnics. If you’re planning an event with tasty food, make sure...
Why I decided to cut back on processed meat, go green and eat organic
As a kid, I was taught that a decent meal has carbs, veggies and meat. Tacos and burgers were my favorites. I have absolutely no interest in becoming a vegetarian.
High levels of ‘forever chemicals’ detected in Dept. of Defense community drinking water
WASHINGTON – Dangerously high levels of the toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS have been detected in the drinking water of communities near Department of Defense installations. Data released last...
Always Faithful: President Signs Bill Expanding Health Care for Vets Exposed to Toxic Water
We walked up to the White House Appointments Desk at 17th Street and State Place NW, headed for the West Wing. The security officer examined Jerry Ensminger's military identification card and then...