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EWG comments on the FDA’s ultra-processed foods request for information
Attached are EWG’s comments submitted in response to the Food and Drug Administration’s request for information to be used to develop a uniform definition of ultra-processed food.
Rooftop solar lawsuit sets historic precedent holding California utility regulators accountable
For decades, California courts gave the policy decisions of state utility regulators unparalleled deference. But those choices now face strict judicial oversight, thanks to a ruling in a lawsuit over...
EWG finds California crop fields showered with 2.5M pounds of PFAS pesticides
WASHINGTON – Every year, an average of 2.5 million pounds of pesticides containing the “forever chemicals” known as PFAS are sprayed on California crop fields, according to a new analysis and...
Transcript of EWG podcast 'Ken Cook Is Having Another Episode' – Episode 44
In this episode, EWG President and co-Founder Ken Cook speaks with Brian Deer, an investigative journalist known for exposing the 1998 study by Andrew Wakefield that falsely linked the measles, mumps...
Holiday helper: EWG Verified® gift ideas
With the holiday season around the corner, you may already be shopping for presents. This year, we’re sharing holiday cheer with gift ideas featuring EWG Verified® products. EWG Verified products have...
The dry winter season is upon us, which means our skin could use a little extra love 🧴❄️
If you’re on the hunt for a new face or body moisturizer with
EWG statement on Lancet papers calling for stricter regulation of ultraprocessed food
WASHINGTON – A new series of review papers are calling for government policies to reduce the consumption of ultraprocessed foods, or UPF, which is driving increases in chronic diseases and obesity...
ASK EWG: Handwashing safely, without a sink
The absolute best way to fight germs and prevent infection is good old-fashioned hand washing. But when you can't scrub up, you can turn to waterless hand sanitizers, those convenient little bottles...
Trump administration backs Bayer in Supreme Court fight, putting corporate interests over Roundup victims
WASHINGTON – The Trump administration has joined Bayer’s effort before the Supreme Court to limit legal claims from individuals, including farmers, who allege the company’s flagship product, Roundup...
Ditching older furniture can cut your exposure to some harmful flame retardants
Foam-containing furniture sitting in your home for years can be a hidden source of harmful flame retardant exposure. Removing these old sofas and chairs can lower the amount of one type of flame...
EWG statement on USDA announcing regenerative agriculture initiative
WASHINGTON – The Department of Agriculture today announced an initiative, the Regenerative Pilot Program, that will prioritize certain regenerative agriculture practices, including cover crops, in...
Does your laundry shed microplastics?
Tiny bits of plastic are found nearly everywhere, from the summit of Mount Everest to the ocean floor. Are some of them coming from your washer and dryer? Microplastics are the microscopic pieces of...
MAAHA: EWG’s ‘Make America Actually Healthy Again’ agenda for EPA Administrator Zeldin
After a string of disastrous decisions that will harm Americans, the Trump Environmental Protection Agency should consider dropping “Protection” from its name. Under Administrator Lee Zeldin, the...
Congress’ scrutiny of toxic 'forever chemicals' cleanup liability puts public health at risk
As the Trump administration rolls back environmental and public health safeguards , Congress may exempt some industries from cleaning up toxic “forever chemicals,” or PFAS, pollution. The House Energy...
FDA deadline to ban formaldehyde in hair straighteners looms: Why it must act
In less than two weeks, the Food and Drug Administration will blow past its self-imposed deadline to finally ban formaldehyde, a cancer-causing chemical, from hair straighteners. The administration...
On skiing: Sunny slopes & toxic wax
Just because it's cold when you're on the slopes, doesn't mean you get to ignore the sun.
EWG testimony before the Vermont Senate Committee on Health and Welfare on S 26, to ban 6 food dyes from being served at schools
Good morning. My name is Scott Faber , and I am testifying this morning on behalf of the Environmental Working Group. I am also an Adjunct Professor of Food Law at Georgetown University Law Center...
Fluoride in drinking water: What we know about its safety and risks
Fluoride – a natural constituent of teeth and bones – is added to public drinking water supplies throughout the U.S. for its purported dental health benefits. But this process, known as fluoridation...
Consumer Guides
EWG's quick tips for shopping for intimate care products
The skin of the vulva, the external area of the female genitalia, is sensitive to irritation, infection, and allergic reactions. Because of this, some ingredients that are safe at certain concentrations in other personal care products should be avoided in products intended for use on the vulva. Read EWG's quick tips for shopping for intimate care products here.
What is propyl gallate?
Propyl gallate is a preservative used in foods like chewing gum, meat products, vegetable oil and more. It helps prevent fat and oil from spoiling and is frequently used together with the food...
Arsenic in brown rice: What you should know
Americans who regularly eat brown rice instead of white may be exposing themselves to higher levels of the heavy metal arsenic, a recent study from Michigan State University finds. The research also...
EWG's comments recommending that the FDA adopt action levels for PFAS in food.
These comments are submitted on behalf of the Environmental Working Group (EWG) in support of the citizen petition by the Tucson Environmental Justice Task Force (TEJTF) urging the FDA to set...
| Public water system name | Population |
| Los Angeles-City, Dept. of Water & Power | 3,856,043 |
| City Of San Diego | 1,368,395 |
| San Jose Water | 1,010,207 |
| Eastern Municipal Water Department | 651,058 |
| City Of Fresno | 545,466 |
| City Of Sacramento Main | 518,161 |
| Irvine Ranch Water District | 433,652 |
| Alameda County Water District | 344,000 |
| City Of Anaheim | 337,159 |
| City Of Santa Ana | 308,189 |
| City Of Riverside | 298,398 |
| California Water Service (CWS) - |
Mark Ruffalo condemns Trump EPA rollback of PFAS standards: ‘This will make America sicker, not healthier’
The following is a statement from activist and actor Mark Ruffalo on proposed efforts to weaken the PFAS drinking water standard by the Trump Environmental Protection Agency: Weakening the PFAS...
