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Blockbuster GAO report reveals skyrocketing costs of federal Crop Insurance Program, enriching wealthy farmers, insurance companies and agents

A shocking new report by the Government Accountability Office published on Monday reveals an alarming surge in the cost of the federal Crop Insurance Program, with wealthy farmers, insurance agents...

Four ways to reduce emissions from food and farming

Food and farming is a large – and growing – source of greenhouse gas emissions. As officials gather for a global climate change conference, here are four steps the Biden administration can take to...

California clean energy industry rocked with widespread jobs losses, bankruptcies, following state’s dismantling of rooftop solar program

California’s once-thriving residential solar industry is in ruins after state officials slashed rooftop solar incentives, causing thousands of job losses, said clean energy advocates and solar...

EWG applauds EPA move to prioritize vinyl chloride review

The Environmental Protection Agency will designate vinyl chloride a high-priority chemical for review. Vinyl chloride, largely used to make plastic, is known to cause serious harms, such as cancer...

Agency delays threaten federal progress on ‘forever chemicals’

Lengthy interagency reviews could delay actions to address the contamination crisis caused by the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS.

1 EWG staffer, 4 New Year’s resolutions

I joined EWG in June 2022, after a series of unexpected events that I can (mostly) attribute to the global pandemic. Though I had always loved learning about ways to create a healthier life for myself...

Government panel calls for limiting federal purchases of products with ‘forever chemicals’

An influential federal advisory committee is recommending that federal agencies phase out the purchase of products containing the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS.

Does this cattle feedlot look “climate friendly” to you?

Brazen Beef, a Tyson Foods brand, claims its “climate friendly” beef production reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 10 percent compared to other beef.

Biden EPA finalizes ban on commercial uses, import of chrysotile asbestos

The Environmental Protection Agency today announced a final rule to ban use of the only known form of asbestos imported into the U.S. – a vital action to shield consumers from the toxic substance one...

Colorful conundrum: Concerning food dyes in jelly beans

Spring has sprung, and so have store shelves with seasonal sweets. But don’t let the allure of their bright colors fool you – these treats come with health hazards that aren’t so sweet, prompting an...

How contaminants in drinking water are regulated by the EPA and states

Everyone should have clean drinking water. But millions of Americans are exposed to harmful contaminants in their tap water.

What you need to know about TCE

Trichloroethylene, or TCE, is a highly toxic compound that pollutes soil, water and air, putting millions at risk – especially pregnant people, children and those with weakened immune systems.

Does TCE contaminate your tap water?

More than 17 million people in 41 U.S. states are exposed to the hazardous industrial chemical trichloroethylene, or TCE, in polluted drinking water.

The health risks of TCE in the air

Trichloroethylene, or TCE, is a toxic volatile organic compound that easily evaporates at room temperature, leading to widespread contamination of the air, both indoors and outdoors, as well as soil...

Today’s special sandwich ingredient: A chemical foaming agent

If you’ve used a yoga mat, taken a phone out of protective padding, or lined an attic with foam insulation, you may have encountered the industrial chemical azodicarbonamide, or ADA.

New EPA data shows 158M people exposed to ‘forever chemicals’ in U.S. drinking water

WASHINGTON – New data released by the Environmental Protection Agency shows an additional 15 million Americans have drinking water contaminated by the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS. It...

Tap water truths: Your questions, our answers

We know how important it is to feel confident about the water coming from your tap. That’s why EWG on social media asked you to share your top questions and concerns about drinking water quality.

Over 1M New Yorkers could lose protection from toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in tap water

Eliminating federal limits in drinking water on the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS could end a vital safeguard against continued pollution for 1.3 million New Yorkers.

Transcript of EWG podcast ‘Ken Cook Is Having Another Episode' – Episode 29

In this podcast episode, EWG President and co-Founder Ken Cook talks with Peter Galvin about the Trump administration’s deregulatory agenda, and its implications for public health.

Widespread TCE contamination at military bases shows need to keep EPA ban

More than 1,400 active and former military bases in the U.S. have had documented contamination with the cancer-causing chemical trichloroethylene , or TCE, a new EWG review finds. And much of the...

Transcript of EWG podcast ‘Ken Cook Is Having Another Episode' – Episode 31

In this podcast episode, EWG President and co-Founder Ken Cook’s guest is former Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Bill Reilly. They discuss how the Trump EPA is reversing the agency’s...

U.S. Pediatricians to Congress: Reform Chemical Policy Now

U.S. pediatricians are putting their considerable muscle behind the calls for Congress to overhaul the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), a failed federal law that has exposed millions of children...

Hidden ‘forever chemicals’ in popular high-end smartwatch and fitness tracker bands

Looking to give a fitness tracker or smartwatch this holiday season? New University of Notre Dame research reveals a hidden concern: The wristbands on these popular products might expose wearers to...

Delayed FDA ban on formaldehyde in hair straighteners imperils salon workers, consumers

Despite more than a decade of warnings and mounting evidence about the health risks posed by formaldehyde in hair-straightening products, the Food and Drug Administration is once again delaying a...