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No dyes, no problem: Your favorite snacks will still taste the same without synthetic colors
Processed food and drinks often use artificial dye to boost their appeal, especially if they’re marketed to children and teens. But these colorants have a range of health risks, so some states are...
California Assembly committee advances bill to protect schoolchildren from harmful UPF
On April 9 the California Assembly Education Committee voted to advance a bipartisan bill to phase out by 2032 “particularly harmful” ultra-processed food, or UPF, from school meals served in the...
Earth Day: If you've done one thing, you've done something.
Of course it shouldn't take the arrival of Earth Day to spur us to greater greenness. But the truth of it is, it works. Last year, it was on Earth Day that I (finally!) committed to taking my kids to...
Key California Assembly committee advances bill to limit ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
California is one step closer to protecting millions of residents from tap water contaminated by the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS.
Environmental and consumer coalition urges legislators to reject Assembly Bill 942, protect California’s Clean Energy Future
A powerful coalition of environmental, climate, clean energy, consumer, and economic justice advocates is calling on California legislators to reject Assembly Bill 942, a proposal that threatens to...
Despite health harm concerns, BHA and BHT remain in food and cosmetics
Not yet banned in the U.S., the chemicals butylated hydroxyanisole, or BHA, and butylated hydroxytoluene, or BHT, can be found in food and cosmetics sold in stores near you.
EWG statement on FDA announcement of intent to phase out synthetic food dyes
Today, following the lead of state legislators, the Trump administration announced plans to ban harmful petroleum-based synthetic food dyes.
Toxins in Our Kids' Foods: Where is the FDA?
Guest Post by Laurie David and Robyn O'Brien, EWG Board Member Yesterday, in the face of a just- released report by the National Cancer Institute that showed a 9.4% increase in childhood cancer...
Let states and communities protect their citizens from pesticides
Pesticide makers could undermine state and local governments’ right to adopt rules that protect communities from exposure to toxic crop chemicals, if some members of Congress get their way. They’re...
USDA census: Smaller farms falling further behind
New data released today by the Department of Agriculture show that smaller farms are falling further behind their larger neighbors.
EWG expands team with key new hires
The Environmental Working Group announces the addition of several outstanding individuals to its team, further enhancing the organization’s capacity to safeguard human health and the environment.
California lawmaker introduces bill to end non-essential uses of toxic ‘forever chemicals’
On Wednesday, California Sen. Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley) introduced Senate Bill 903, which would ban the sale and use of products containing the “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, unless their use is...
300+ solar workers and supporters rally in support of solar energy and urge Sacramento to keep California a solar state
SACRAMENTO – Solar workers traveled to the state Capital on Wednesday to rally in support of solar energy, calling on lawmakers to keep California a solar state.
GAO Knocks EPA Tap Water Monitoring
A new report from Government Accountability Office, Congress's investigative arm, shows that a number of states have made serious errors in tap water safety data reporting. GAO attributed the lapses...
California lawmakers advance bill to shield school children from harmful food dyes
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – On June 26, the California Senate Education Committee voted to advance a bipartisan bill to ban six harmful dyes and titanium dioxide from food provided in the state’s public...
It’s time to ban toxic artificial coloring in school food
It’s good news that California will soon consider legislation to ban toxic artificial colors in the food offered in public schools.
Safer sprayers: Options for spring cleaning
It’s official: spring is right around the corner. With the warmer weather and the season’s holidays approaching, people everywhere are dusting window sills, wiping counters and spraying bathrooms. But...
GAO to EPA: Improve Implementation of Safe Drinking Water Act
A Government Accountability Office investigation released last week has found that the Environmental Protection Agency's efforts to protect drinking water and public health from dangerous contaminants...
Las comunidades latinas de California, particularmente las comunidades de bajos ingresos están expuestos a cantidades mucho más altas de paraquat que otras áreas del estado, según un nuevo análisis del Environmental Working Group. Paraquat es un herbicida tóxico vinculado a un mayor riesgo de desarrollar la enfermedad de Parkinson.
What is food dye?
From popsicles to pistachios and from meat to mac and cheese, synthetic food dyes are everywhere. Their vibrant colors make food appealing and increase our appetite.
Snow joke: Food additives stocked in festive candies
Regardless of the seasonal holidays you celebrate, one winter symbol is ubiquitous across the United States: the snowman. So it’s no surprise you can find snowman-themed products, from plush toys to...
California regulators greenlight PG&E bid to extend aging Diablo Canyon nuclear plant’s life
California regulators today granted Pacific Gas & Electric’s misguided and dangerous request to extend the operation of its aging Diablo Canyon nuclear plant five years beyond the originally scheduled...
Reforming federal cosmetics law: What is the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act?
Almost a year ago, President Joe Biden signed the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022, or MoCRA, into law, marking the first significant update to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic...
Plant-powered holiday dishes approved by EWG
For the festive season, EWG is dishing out some green gastronomic advice with mouthwatering plant-based recipes – perfect for a healthy and happy time over the holidays.
