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Serve up fresh food from the grill – without toxic chemicals
The heat, scent and smoke of a grill are among the most welcome signs of summer. But that aromatic food can come with a side of toxic chemicals.
Louisville Water Co. Slashes Chrome-6 Pollution
In 2010, EWG identified chromium-VI contamination in the drinking water of 31 of the 35 cities we tested. One Kentucky city has stepped up to solve that problem.
Something for Father’s Day: 18 gift ideas from EWG VERIFIED®
There’s more to Father’s Day gifts than just power tools, ties and grilling utensils. Why not treat dad to a dedicated skincare routine that will keep him looking fresh and feeling clean?
How the White House can make digital assets more energy efficient
Digital assets that rely upon a process known as “proof of work” use a lot of electricity.
En el condado de Ventura en California, el aumento en el uso de pesticidas agrícolas y los riesgos de toxicidad para los seres humanos ocurren más en áreas con más personas de color y en áreas con recursos limitados, según un nuevo estudio publicado por científicos del Grupo de Trabajo Ambiental (Environmental Working Group, EWG).
Dow, 3M and others likely exploit loophole to avoid reporting ‘forever chemicals’ releases
At least five facilities around the U.S. operated by Dow Chemical, 3M and other companies are using very large amounts of the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS but are likely using a regulatory...
EWG statement on the FDA’s internal review of actions related to the infant formula crisis
The following is a statement from Scott Faber, EWG’s senior vice president for government affairs, on the findings of an internal review requested by Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr...
Turn over a new leaf: Ditch your salad's harmful chemicals with healthier dressings
Salad is the original health food, full of vitamins and nutrients and ideal for a healthier lifestyle. Just beware of dressings containing chemicals that could do more harm than good.
Our 6th Annual Sunscreen Guide
When I spoke with EWG senior analyst Nneka Leiba about this year's sunscreen database she had mixed feelings. "On one hand, we can recommend 25 percent of sunscreens on the market," she said. "On the...
Are California regulators waiting to crush rooftop solar until after the election?
Fearing voter backlash, California regulators may hold off issuing their proposed decision on a utility proposal to stifle the state’s rooftop solar program until after the November election...
Disparities in exposure to chemicals with links to weight gain
In addition to changes that make our lives more sedentary and perhaps also shifts in genetic makeup, the sharp increase in obesity and overweight we are seeing may be caused by far more exposure to...
Safety investigation faults PG&E’s failure to maintain aging infrastructure against wildfire risks
Pacific Gas & Electric’s aging and unmaintained infrastructure is a driving factor in the threat of California wildfires, an independent investigator found.
EWG applauds Maine lawmakers in Congress for helping farmers tackle ‘forever chemicals’
The Environmental Working Group applauds Maine’s congressional delegation for introducing bipartisan bills that would support American farmers whose crops and livestock have been contaminated by the...
EPA draft review finds ‘Erin Brockovich’ chemical likely carcinogenic in drinking water
On Thursday, the Environmental Protection Agency published a draft toxicology assessment of hexavalent chromium – the cancer-causing chemical made notorious by the film “Erin Brockovich” – finding it...
Major USDA conservation program must change to prioritize climate stewardship
The federal Conservation Stewardship Program, or CSP, spends little of its billions in funding on practices and enhancements that reduce farming’s greenhouse gas emissions. But Congress could reform...
‘Forever chemicals’ polluters could soon face new limits
Thousands of polluters dumping the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS into our waterways could soon face new limits on their releases.
House oversight documents reveal Big Oil’s “greenwashing” climate claims to hide investments in fossil fuels
Big Oil companies are “greenwashing” with claims that they embrace clean energy even though behind closed doors they dismiss the effort and remain wedded to dirty fossil fuel investments, a House...
PG&E lays off scores of fire safety workers, despite horrendous wildfire record
Pacific Gas & Electric has laid off at least 800 contract employees over the past few weeks, including many responsible for helping prevent wildfires. The layoffs come despite PG&E’s long history of...
EWG news roundup (12/16): PFAS taints drinking water of more than 600,000 service members, California puts the kibosh on popular rooftop solar program and more
EWG news roundup (12/16): Here’s some news you can use going into the weekend.
"You Can't Find What You Don't Look For"
Our California fracking report continued to gain fantastic coverage this week with three large stories in Santa Cruz Weekly, Sacramento News and Review and Wines and Vines. Our president, Ken Cook...
EWG welcomes cosmetics law reforms in end-of-year spending bill
Congress today passed the first update since 1938 to the federal law regulating personal care products, with key cosmetics reform provisions included in must-pass end-of-year spending legislation...
SHOCKER: Big Oil caught lying to voters in signature drive to reverse drilling ban near schools, homes
People being paid to gather signatures for a California referendum to reverse a state law banning drilling near schools, homes and hospitals are using lies to lure unsuspecting residents to sign the...
Toxic Chemicals in Food Packaging Must Go
Under mounting pressure from consumers, scientists, advocacy groups and lawsuits, the Food and Drug Administration is about to decide whether to ban the ubiquitous industrial chemical BPA (bisphenol-A...
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The health risks of pesticides in Stanislaus County
The residents of Stanislaus County are at potential risk of health harms associated with the spraying of pesticides on agricultural fields in the region. Stanislaus County is one of 10 counties in California with the heaviest pesticide use.
