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California bill would ban toxic chemicals from air fresheners
On April 23, lawmakers in the California Assembly’s Environmental Safety and Toxics Materials Committee approved a new bill to ban toxic chemicals from air care products like air fresheners and...
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In hotter, drier Colorado River region, USDA programs don’t help farmers tackle climate crisis
As the climate crisis deepens, drought and heat in the Colorado River region are also worsening, wreaking havoc on farms. The Department of Agriculture has a significant role to play in helping farmers in those and other states adapt and become more resilient to climate change – but two major USDA programs do neither, a new Environmental Working Group investigation finds.
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EWG’s 2024 guide to countertop water filters
If you’re concerned about harmful chemicals in your tap water, you may be thinking of getting a water filter pitcher for your kitchen countertop – or if you already have a filter, making sure it’s the right one.
DOE fracking report states obvious, little else
People across the country are rightly concerned about natural gas drilling and hydraulic fracturing near their homes. Thanks to new technologies, the exploitation of shale gas formations has expanded...
140-plus state and local officials urge Congress to protect pesticide safety laws
Over 140 mayors, lawmakers and other officials from more than 30 states are joining forces in urging Congress to reject legislation that would limit longstanding state and local pesticide safety rules...
DOE fracking report states obvious, little else
People across the country are rightly concerned about natural gas drilling and fracturing near their homes. Thanks to new technologies, the exploitation of shale gas formations has expanded rapidly...
EWG comments to the FDA on brominated vegetable oil in food
Attached are EWG's comments in response to the Food and Drug Administration’s proposed rule to revoke the authorization for the use of brominated vegetable oil in food.
EWG finds little-known toxic chemical in four out of five people tested
A new EWG peer-reviewed study has found chlormequat, a little-known pesticide, in four out of five, or 80 percent, people tested. The groundbreaking analysis of chlormequat in the bodies of people in...
Landmark study finds alarming cancer rates among Camp Lejeune service members, staff
On Tuesday, the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry released an extensive study that finds increased cancer risks for civilian and military personnel at North Carolina’s Marine Corps Base...
Whistling past the graveyard: EPA ignores science linking paraquat to Parkinson’s disease
The Environmental Protection Agency is dismissing a growing body of research linking the toxic weed killer paraquat to Parkinson’s disease, according to an agency analysis released today . The agency...
EWG applauds Biden’s plan to shine spotlight on climate pollution from bitcoin mining
On Wednesday, the Biden administration announced measures to address cryptocurrency production’s excessive energy consumption, launching a data collection effort on electricity use from U.S. bitcoin...
Protein predicament: Health concerns about protein bars
Protein bars might not immediately come to mind when you think of unhealthy foods, but some aren’t as beneficial as they seem. Many bars sold today contain large amounts of ultra-processed ingredients...
As farm income returns to normal levels, gaps continue to grow
While farm income is expected to return to normal levels in 2024, the gap between the largest, most successful farmers and their poorer neighbors continues to grow. Increasing farm subsidies, as some...
Super Bowl ads: Showcasing snacks and makeup with toxic chemicals
Whether your taste runs to salty or sweet, you probably ate your share of snacks while you watched this year’s Super Bowl – some with potentially harmful ingredients.
“We put the database together to not stay in our lane,” says Ken Cook about EWG’s decision to initiate the most important ag reform in 20 years.
Federal Crop Insurance Program reforms can help farmers adapt to climate crisis and cut taxpayer costs
Farmers both contribute to the climate crisis – they’re responsible for producing at least 11 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions – and can also be devastated by its harmful effects, with extreme...
The macro issues of microplastics
The snap of a coffee lid, the pop of a chip bag opening, the crinkle of an empty wrapper – all ways that we use plastic before discarding and forgetting about it. But we’re reminded of the pollution...
Simple sleep steps to help you rest easy
Night-time routines can vary a lot. Some people have a multi-step skincare routine and high-thread-count sheets. Others just splash a little water on their face and hop under the blanket. Whatever...
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Crop insurance costs soar over time, reaching a record high in 2022
The federal Crop Insurance Program was created to insure farmers against crop losses. But because of how the program is designed and has been managed over time, it actually only protects around 20 percent of U.S. farms, even as the costs to do so skyrocket.
New research: PFAS detected in some menstrual and incontinence products
Many menstrual and incontinence products contain the harmful “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, according to new testing by university researchers.
Funky fruit snack ingredients: School day treats may contain harmful chemicals
After the summer, it can seem daunting to return to the rhythm of packing school lunches with healthy snacks. Packaged fruit snacks are an easy addition to a child’s lunch bag or pocket for a quick...
CDC: August is peak month for toxic algae illness
In the last few weeks of August, your dog may face a higher risk of algae poisoning than ever.
Llegó la época del año en la que las personas se lanzan a la idea de la limpieza de primavera - deshacerse del desorden y fregar a fondo sus espacios de vida. Y eso significa sacar los artículos de limpieza.
Mattress chemicals you could be sleeping on
On average, Americans spend almost nine hours a day sleeping – a huge amount of time. When you also factor in time just relaxing in bed, maybe reading or scrolling on a phone, it adds up to a...
