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In virtual briefing, clean energy advocates highlight California’s ‘balcony solar’ bill to cut electric bills for millions
SACRAMENTO – State Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) and clean energy advocates last week outlined how a bill he introduced would make it easier and more affordable for millions of Californians to...
Virtual press briefing on California ‘balcony solar’ bill
Update appended SACRAMENTO — On January 29, supporters of California’s new “balcony solar” legislation, SB 868, will hold a virtual press briefing to explain how the bill would expand consumer access...
Bang for your buck: Lip gloss
Finding a lip gloss that delivers the perfect glass-like finish shouldn't require a compromise on your health — or your budget. Whether you’re preparing for a date or just touching up your look, the...
Transcript of EWG podcast 'Ken Cook Is Having Another Episode' – Episode 48
Are you susceptible to cult-like thinking? According to author Jane Borden, everyone might be, especially Americans. In today’s episode, Borden talks with EWG President and co-Founder Ken Cook about...
How a new House bill could gut state protections from harmful chemicals
State bans on toxic chemicals – including cancer-causing formaldehyde in children’s products and the “forever chemicals” known as PFAS in clothing and other consumer products – are under threat from a...
These Olympics are first to feature a ban on ‘forever chemicals’ in ski and snowboard wax
For decades, elite skiers and snowboarders chased medals with the help of high-performance wax made with the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS. Winter sports enthusiasts usually slicked...
Valentine’s Day: Showing love for you or another with the perfect fragrance gift
Fragrance is a longtime favorite Valentine’s Day gift, and for good reason: Some pleasing smells can trigger the release of dopamine and serotonin, contributing to feelings of happiness and well-being...
Chef Johanna Hellrigl joins EWG board of directors
WASHINGTON – Today the Environmental Working Group announced that Johanna Hellrigl , acclaimed chef-owner of the Washington, D.C., celebrated restaurant Ama and a 2026 James Beard Award semifinalist...
New proposal in Congress would gut key provisions of landmark chemical safety law, putting families’ health at risk
WASHINGTON – A new Senate draft bill would dismantle core protections of the nation’s main chemical safety law and make it easier for toxic chemicals to enter homes, schools and workplaces, according...
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EWG: 2.5 million pounds of PFAS pesticides spread on California farmland annually
Every year, California agricultural fields are sprayed with an average of 2.5 million pounds of pesticides identified as the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, a new Environmental Working Group analysis and map shows. This widespread use could be contaminating produce, soil and drinking water, and exposing millions to potential health harms. This new analysis by the Environmental Working
How to speed-read a nutrition label in three steps (or less)
Sometimes food labels are so complex it feels like you need a degree in food science to go grocery shopping – especially if you’re trying to eat less ultra-processed food , or UPF. Typically made in...
If Trump won’t ban glyphosate, he can at least reduce kids’ exposure to it
Last week, President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act to boost the American supply of glyphosate-based herbicides , declaring the controversial weedkiller essential to national security...
New data shows 176M exposed to ‘forever chemicals’ as Trump EPA rolls back drinking water limits
WASHINGTON – About 176 million people in the U.S. drink tap water contaminated by the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, according to new test data released by the Environmental Protection...
Leading health and environmental groups urge N.Y. lawmakers to ban toxic herbicide paraquat
Albany, N.Y. – A coalition of leading public health and environmental organizations sent a letter today urging swift passage of the Prohibit Paraquat Act, which would ban the use, sale and...
California paraquat spill underscores urgent need for nationwide ban
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Environmental Working Group today renewed its call for a total ban on paraquat following a dangerous spill of the herbicide in Siskiyou County, Calif. The incident triggered...
