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Many newly labeled USDA climate-smart conservation practices lack climate benefits
Against the backdrop of the deepening climate crisis, the Department of Agriculture recently added 15 Environmental Quality Incentives Program, or EQIP, practices to its climate-smart conservation list – but many likely do little or nothing to help in the climate fight, a new EWG analysis of USDA data finds. The new data is compiled in EWG’s just-updated Conservation Database . EQIP is one of the
New USDA ‘climate-smart’ list includes many conservation practices with likely no climate benefits
The Agriculture Department recently added farming practices that likely do not reduce greenhouse gas emissions to its “climate-smart” conservation list, misrepresenting the agricultural sector’s...
California and Hawaii Lead the Way on Chromium-6; Some States Standing in the Way
Across the nation, water agencies have conducted hundreds of voluntary tests for this pollutant in response to EWG's startling discovery in 2010 that chromium-6 contamination is widespread in...
Duke Energy on defense in appeals court challenge to North Carolina regulators slashing solar incentives
Lawyers for monopoly power company Duke Energy were on defense on February 7 in a hearing before the North Carolina Court of Appeals over state regulators’ decision last year, at the utility’s behest...
EPA emergency order immediately suspends all uses of highly toxic weedkiller DCPA, sold under brand name Dacthal
Today the Environmental Protection Agency announced an emergency order immediately suspending all uses of the highly toxic weedkiller sold under the brand name Dacthal due to its significant health...
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Innovative EWG study uses AI to find 357M poultry on North Carolina’s factory farms
A new EWG investigation has used artificial intelligence to find poultry farms in North Carolina housed almost 357 million chickens and turkeys as of 2022 – about 33 birds for every human.
‘Forever chemicals’ found in water at 10 Maryland schools, sparking health concerns
When Harford County Public Schools in Maryland reopen on September 3, a health threat will overshadow the usual excitement of the first day back.
California legislature moves to fast-track safety review of toxic weedkiller
The California Legislature has passed a bill requiring the Department of Pesticide Regulation, or DPR, to prioritize the reevaluation of the toxic pesticide paraquat. Assembly Bill 1963, by...
Best bang for your buck: Conditioner
No shower routine is complete without a conditioner to strengthen and revitalize your hair. But finding one that’s the perfect companion to your shampoo isn’t always straightforward.
California leads the nation with first ban on six harmful food dyes in school food
In a major victory for children’s health, Gov. Gavin Newsom today signed the California School Food Safety Act, the first law in the U.S. to ban six harmful dyes from food served in the state’s public...
Millionaire CEOs run companies getting billions from the federal Crop Insurance Program
In the 2023 Farm Bill, lawmakers are looking everywhere for savings to fund their priority programs. One possible source of savings: big insurance companies’ federal Crop Insurance Program overhead...
EWG applauds EPA proposal to ban most uses of toxic TCE
Today the Environmental Working Group applauded the Environmental Protection Agency for proposing a ban on most uses of trichloroethylene, or TCE.
‘Forever chemicals’ – the part of cleaning you don’t want to last
Whether your home is a minimalist’s haven or the epitome of maximalism, it requires regular cleaning. But many cleaning and maintenance products can contain the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS...
EWG petitions FDA to ban two toxic additives in popular Halloween candy
Halloween is here and consumers are buying up massive quantities of candy to hand out to trick-or-treaters – or to eat themselves.
EPA hazardous substance designation holds polluters accountable for ‘forever chemicals’
Today the Environmental Protection Agency finalized a rule to hold polluters responsible for contamination they caused with the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS.
Cosmetics Industry To Disavow Hair Straighteners
Most people are - by now - well aware that overexposure to formaldehyde is unsafe. From the FEMA trailer fiasco (remember Katrina?) to the Obama administration's recent decision to classify...
Stop the Big Utility Tax Coalition statement on California PUC’s monthly fee proposal
The California Public Utilities Commission, CPUC, issued a proposed decision yesterday outlining a new structure for utility bills, which would include a $24 monthly fee for most PG&E, SCE, SDG&E...
How ultra-processed food may fuel Type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes affects roughly 34 million Americans. The numbers are rising, especially among children, and ultra-processed food might be playing a role.
Former EPA scientists join EWG to expand, bolster EWG Verified® program
WASHINGTON – The Environmental Working Group is thrilled to welcome three distinguished experts and former Environmental Protection Agency leaders to the staff. They will help expand and strengthen...
Transcript of EWG podcast ‘Ken Cook Is Having Another Episode' – Episode 37
In this podcast episode, EWG President and co-Founder Ken Cook talks with Mike Grunwald, one of the nation’s most prominent investigative reporters and a modern agriculture expert. Grunwald is a New...
MAHA’s moment of truth: Will RFK Jr. stand up for people harmed by pesticides?
Throughout the 2024 presidential campaign, Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who endorsed Trump after dropping out of the race himself, repeatedly stressed the importance of limiting Americans’...
The air that we breathe: New study raises concerns about inhaling microplastics
New research shows that people may be breathing in potentially harmful microplastics at levels hundreds of times higher than previous estimates suggest.
EWG statement on Rep. Pallone’s bill to close ‘generally recognized as safe’ food loophole
WASHINGTON – The Environmental Working Group applauds Rep. Frank Pallone (D-N.J.) for today introducing legislation that would significantly improve the safety of the U.S. food supply.
More food companies plan to phase out harmful dyes. Here’s what has happened so far
Food dyes seem to be everywhere in snacks, drinks and many other grocery store items. But some dyes, particularly synthetic, petroleum-based ones, are linked to preventable health harms, from...
