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California bill to ban ‘forever chemicals’ in consumer products heads to governor
It would be a major public health move, getting PFAS out of cookware and more
Research
Fertilizing ‘continuous corn’ drives major source of farm greenhouse gases, but conservation can help
Millions of acres in four major Corn Belt states are used to grow "continuous corn” on the same fields year after year, requiring significant use of nitrogen fertilizer . This generates greenhouse gas emissions that are a major part of agriculture's share of U.S. climate pollution. Some conservation practices can help to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases emitted when growing continuous corn
PFAS in drinking water: What you need to know
The Environmental Protection Agency is moving to weaken national drinking water limits on the toxic “ forever chemicals ” known as PFAS. You may be asking: With federal safeguards at risk, how can I...
Why an effective water filter matters for your home
Using a home drinking water filter is one of the most effective ways to reduce exposure to harmful contaminants, from the “ forever chemicals ” known as PFAS to arsenic, lead and more. Tap water...
Newsom’s veto of PFAS ban for cookware, other products puts millions of Californians at risk
SACRAMENTO – Gov. Gavin Newsom’s veto of Senate Bill 682, which would have banned the “forever chemicals” known as PFAS from consumer products, is a deeply disappointing setback for health and...
Under new law, USDA changes school lunch
In mid-December, as millions of American school children were eagerly anticipating their holiday break of sleeping late and no homework, President Obama signed into law the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids...
Big Food launches misleading ‘transparency’ front group to block state food safety laws
WASHINGTON — A new food and beverage industry front group launched this week and despite its name, it’s anything but transparent. The organization calls itself Americans for Ingredient Transparency...
Halloween horror led to stricter food safety law, but more progress is needed
In the fall of 1950, a Halloween nightmare unfolded. Something in candy was making kids sick with severe diarrhea and abdominal cramps . The event was a wake-up call for the Food and Drug...
New EPA data shows 165M people exposed to ‘forever chemicals’ in U.S. drinking water
WASHINGTON – New data released by the Environmental Protection Agency shows an additional 6.5 million Americans have drinking water contaminated by the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS. It...
EWG warns EPA’s rollback of power plant mercury, greenhouse gas limits risks public health
The Environmental Protection Agency on June 11 announced yet another rollback of critical health protections, proposing to significantly weaken limits on mercury air pollution from power plants and...
Consumer Guides
EWG’s guide to washing produce
Washing fruits and vegetables before eating them helps reduce the amount of pesticide residue on produce and improves overall food safety. For this guide, EWG scientists reviewed dozens of peer-reviewed studies to help determine the efficacy of four common methods of washing: rinsing with tap water, soaking with tap water, or soaking with a solution of either baking soda or vinegar in water.
Transcript of EWG podcast ‘Ken Cook Is Having Another Episode' – Episode 35
In this podcast episode, EWG President and Co-Founder Ken Cook talks with Marion Nestle, one of the nation’s most respected voices on nutrition and food politics. They’ll take on the push by Health...
MONDAY, JUNE 30, 2025
| Name | Member of the House or Senate Agriculture Committee | Member’s share of traditional subsidies | Payments from Market Facilitation and Coronavirus Food Assistance programs | Source of traditional farm subsidies |
| Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Ala.) | No | $12,693.68 | Greenbrier Enterprises, which received $51,808 in cotton and wheat commodity subsidies from 2009 to 2018 (Aderholt holds a 21% share) |
EWG comments to California Department of Pesticide Regulation on the process to identify priority pesticides
EWG submitted comments to the California Department of Pesticide Regulation on the agency's proposed process for pesticide prioritization.
Cleaning house: California bill targets PFAS in cleaners and cookware
A sweeping new bill the California Legislature is considering would protect public health by banning cookware and cleaning products that contain the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS.
California Assembly committee advances nation’s first bill to require tests of prenatal vitamins for heavy metals
SACRAMENTO – Today the California Assembly took a major step toward protecting maternal and fetal health with passage of Senate Bill 646 by the Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials...
Bottled Water Industry to EWG: Shut Up!
When the head of a public interest group (like, say, EWG) receives a threatening letter from one of the nation's top industry lobbyists, it generally means he's done something right. On January 27...
Watch CNN's 'Toxic America' Special on June 2-3
CNN's chief medical correspondent for its Health, Medical & Wellness unit, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, has put together an impressive 2-part investigative report on toxic chemicals in America. It airs this week...
Alton Brown, Food Network Celeb, asks What's For Lunch
In this clip, he gives a TV star-worthy talk on visiting his daughter's school, where he spoke with kids about what they like to eat, what they should eat, and what's for lunch.
Summer's here: What are you doing to protect your skin?
Every year the time comes to replenish the family sunscreen supply. And every year I wait until EWG's sunscreen guide is out so I can make the right choices without a lot of fuss. Good news then, that...
Bacon, cheese and chicken, please - hold the bun
Lots of Calories The Double Down was a hit with customers when KFC took its newest offering for a test drive last year at several of its locations in Rhode Island and Nebraska. But some media reports...
Spring Clean Your Cosmetics: Go without these 6 ingredients
Thankfully, one can interpret spring cleaning in many ways. Some weed overgrown gardens, others dust every square inch of the house. I like to clear out my pantry and cook a mix matched feast with...
Put toxics on Congress' "to-do" list
Ever wonder if you can really, truly make a difference in an effort for national policy reform? I mean, it's a big country, right? Do policy makers really care that you fervently believe that...
Pesticides: Testing, Kids, Regulation and You
It's hardly news that pesticides can be dangerous and are very worth avoiding - both for your health and the environment. But when your friends and family ask why you bother, having a solid grasp of...
