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Biden Must Keep Pledge To Designate ‘Forever Chemicals’ as Hazardous Substances
In his campaign's environmental justice plan, President-elect Joe Biden made a historic commitment to tackle contamination from the toxic fluorinated “forever chemicals” known as PFAS. One critical...
Clearcut Disaster
Almost no one would support massive clear-cutting of America's forests as a way to slow global warming and promote renewable energy. Yet that is precisely what is destined to happen under the incentives created by current and proposed policies, at both the state and federal level.
EWG News Roundup (12/18): Biden Announces Top Environmental and Energy Nominees, Winter Healthy Skin Tips and More
EWG News Roundup (12/18): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
Avoiding the Hidden Dangers in Cosmetics and Fragrance Gift Sets
It's been a long and hard year, and many of us are looking forward to the festivities and traditions of the holiday season. Although Covid-19 restrictions make it difficult for many to celebrate in...
5 New Year’s Resolutions for Healthier Living
Are you looking to make a clean start to 2021? If you're ready to start living cleaner and healthier, EWG is here to help. Take a look at some of our top resolutions, with resources to help you stick...
Congress Continues Scrutiny of Discriminatory USDA Practices
U.S. Scientists Find BPA in Canned Foods
Washington, D.C. -- A new study by the federal Food and Drug Administration has found canned green beans contaminated with as much as 730 parts per billion of bisphenol A, a synthetic hormone and...
Judge Delays Consumer Protection Law
US District Judge William Alsup today asked the city of San Francisco to delay enactment of its lauded cell phone right-to-know ordinance until he decides whether to grant the cell phone industry's...
Swiss Cell Phone Findings Troubling for Children’s Health
Although parents are likely feeling reassured by the first media headlines about a new Swiss study of brain tumor risk in children using cell phones, the findings are actually quite troubling...
New Research Finds Highly Toxic Flame Retardants Widespread in Homes, Furniture
Harmful fire retardant chemicals are turning up in everything from furniture to dust in American homes, researchers report in two new studies published today (Nov. 28), a finding that underscores how...
New FDA Seafood Advisory is Industry Giveaway
As FDA, Advisory Panel Discuss Whether to Tell Women About Mercury Contamination, New FDA Tests Show Higher Than Expected Mercury
Duke Study Confirms Toxicity of Widely Used Pesticide Ingredient
In an innovative study, researchers at the Duke University School of Medicine have developed a laboratory screening system for detecting neurotoxic chemicals and successfully tested it on more than 1...
President Signs Health Care Law for Sick Lejeune Vets, Families
President Obama signed into law today the Honoring America's Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act, which will provide essential health benefits to veterans and their families who were...
Dingell, Stupak Investigating Corruption of Science Panels at EPA
Researchers Seek Emergency Ban on Toxic Insecticide
Human Carcinogen Found in Drinking Water Near Gas Drilling Ops
The federal Environmental Protection Agency's detection of arsenic, a known human carcinogen, barium and other contaminants in the well water of homes near natural gas drilling operations in Dimock...
Pollution in Minority Newborns
Hormone-Altering Cosmetics Chemicals Found in Teenage Girls
EWG News Roundup (1/24): EWG Finds PFAS in Major Cities’ Water, Federal Clean Energy Policies Lag Behind and More
EWG News Roundup (1/24): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
EWG News Roundup (1/31): Revlon Launches Its First EWG VERIFIED® Product, Cleaning Recommendations from NBC’s “Today” Show, Missing PFAS Data and More
This week, EWG scientists evaluated eight cleaning products recommended by the "Today" show to see how well they stacked up according to EWG's Guide to Healthy Cleaning.
Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals Found in Menstrual and Genital Care Products, Studies Show
Menstrual care products may be an important source of exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals, or EDCs, according to two new studies that add to the mounting evidence.
Toxic PFAS Chemicals Found in Period-Proof Underwear
Recent tests indicate high levels of the toxic fluorinated chemicals known as PFAS in a brand of menstrual underwear called Thinx. The brand is advertised as "Organic Cotton Underwear" and touts its...
On PFAS, Weak Tea That Taxes Ordinary Americans and Absolves Corporate Cronies
The Environmental Protection Agency's announcement that it will take long overdue next steps toward a drinking water standard for PFOA and PFOS, two of the most toxic fluorinated chemicals known as...
