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Two new bills target toxic food chemicals in New York
On March 5, lawmakers introduced two bills that would protect New Yorkers from toxic food chemicals. Between them, they would ban seven substances from food manufactured, distributed or sold in the...
New House bill targets harmful additives in meat and dairy products
The Environmental Working Group applauds today’s introduction of House legislation that would require the Department of Agriculture to reassess seven potentially harmful food chemicals used in meat...
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First Do No Harm
Foreword If you have to be hospitalized in the United States it’s going to run you (or your insurance company) about 930 bucks a day, on average. Would you be willing to pay 93 cents more—that’s right, 93 cents, not much more than you’d pay for a candy bar down at the gift shop––so that the hospital you’re in could “afford” to stop polluting the air with one of the most potent toxic substances
Reusing Your Gray Water: State Laws Vary for Homeowners
Recently, we took a look at the water-saving potential of residential "gray" water, which, naturally, leads people to wonder: Can I use this technology in my home, too?
New study links microplastics to serious health harms in humans
A recent study suggests the presence of microplastics may increase the risk of heart attack or other cardiovascular problems among people with heart disease. The tiny plastics were found to double the...
EWG testimony to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on examining PFAS as hazardous substances
Attached is testimony of EWG’s Senior Vice President for Government Affairs Scott Faber to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on examining PFAS as hazardous substances.
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...
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...
EWG statement on PFAS-free foam grant program in just-passed FAA reauthorization bill
WASHINGTON – Today Congress approved the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill that includes a new grant program to help airports kick-start the transition to firefighting foams without...
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State ‘forever chemicals’ spotlight: North Carolina’s drinking water contamination
Drinking water for at least 2.5 million North Carolinians is contaminated with the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS at levels exceeding new federal standards, according to an EWG analysis.
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Triple dipping: House farm bill increases likelihood of wealthy farmers raking in billions each year
Between 2021 and 2023, farmers across the country may have dipped into three types of taxpayer-funded federal farm support programs to collect more than $55.2 billion, according to EWG’s newly updated Farm Subsidy Database.
New EPA data confirm widespread ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
On May 16, the Environmental Protection Agency posted new data confirming 89.3 million people in communities throughout the U.S. have drinking water that has tested positive for the toxic “forever...
The House farm bill's disastrous dozen: 12 reasons to vote against GOP proposal
There’s plenty to dislike about the farm bill proposal the House Agriculture Committee will consider this week, including its Department of Agriculture funding cuts and problematic provisions that...
Explainer: Are ‘forever chemicals’ in my drinking water?
With the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS regularly grabbing headlines these days, you may be wondering what these chemicals mean for you. After all, these chemicals, found in a vast array of...
Chemical mixtures: What they are and why you should care
People aren’t exposed to chemicals one at a time from a single place or product. They’re exposed to combinations, or mixtures, of chemicals from several sources.
9 Surprising Truths about Sunscreen
Sunscreens prevent sunburns, but beyond that simple fact surprisingly little is known about the safety and efficacy of these ubiquitous creams and sprays. FDA's failure to finalize its 1978 sunscreen...
California Senate advances bill to shield schoolchildren from harmful food dyes
Today the Senate Health Committee voted to advance a bipartisan bill to ban six harmful dyes from food provided in the state’s public schools during regular school hours.
‘City slicker’ farm payments hit $2.3B, with House GOP looking to increase payouts
Almost 80,000 “city slickers” living in some of the biggest urban areas in the U.S. took in a combined $2.3 billion in farm subsidies between 2019 and 2023 – many of them using loopholes that allow...
What are methylene chloride, trichloroethylene and ethylene dichloride?
Methylene chloride, trichloroethylene and ethylene dichloride are chemical solvents used in industrial processes such as food production, to extract specific components or concentrate flavors.
Children’s Environmental Health Day highlights everyday risks for kids – and solutions
Every year on October 10, Children’s Environmental Health Day shines a spotlight on the risks kids face from pollution, and calls for steps to create a safer, healthier world for them.
The power of plain soap: Why you don’t need antibacterial soap to stay healthy
Do you buy soap labeled “antibacterial” thinking it will protect your family from getting sick or spreading germs? You might be surprised to learn that regular soap works just as well.
What’s in your coffee creamer – and is it healthy?
For many people, coffee can be part of a healthy diet – but what you add to it can change that.
California finds toxic pesticides in nearly 80 percent of air samples
Roughly four out of five air samples collected throughout 2023 in four of the most agriculture-intensive communities had detectable levels of pesticides, according to the state’s Department of...
