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Meet the members of Congress voting on their own federal farm subsidy checks

At least 14 lawmakers will likely vote soon to increase the size of the farm subsidy checks they keep getting from the federal government. These members of Congress and their families raked in...

New York becomes first state to require ingredient labels on baby diapers

In a historic move for consumer transparency, New York has become the first state in the nation to require manufacturers to disclose all intentionally added ingredients on baby diaper packaging...

Experts warn viral TikTok skincare trends may expose kids and teens to harmful ingredients

TikTok is full of influencers’ “get ready with me” videos showcasing glossy creams and trendy serums. Kids and teens watch these and then start their own complex skincare routines, sometimes filming...

EWG lauds reintroduction of House food chemical safety review bill

The Environmental Working Group applauds the reintroduction today of House legislation that would require the Food and Drug Administration to meaningfully review the safety of food chemicals.

Borax: Not the green alternative it's cracked up to be

I'm just going to start with the bad news, OK? Borax is not a green cleaning ingredient, as many have been led to believe.

California lawmakers rushing anti-solar bill without waiting for crucial Supreme Court ruling

California lawmakers are hastening consideration of a bill that could further quash the state’s popular rooftop solar program – before the state Supreme Court rules in a case that could determine...

How ultra-processed foods harm kids – and what to do about it

Many of us love snacks. Chips, cookies, lunchables, sodas – you name it. If purchased from a store, they are often ultra-processed foods , or UPF . They’ve been getting a lot of attention, in part...

Bang for your buck: Budget-friendly shopping with EWG’s Clean Fifteen™

EWG can help you make smarter choices when shopping for produce – we can highlight some of the most budget-friendly fruits and vegetables that also have the least amount of pesticide residue. Options...

EWG comments on safer sunscreens to Health Subcommittee of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce

Attached are comments to the Health Subcommittee of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce in reference to safer sunscreens for the hearing “Legislative Proposals to Maintain and Improve the...

15 military Superfund sites claim no health risks – but PFAS in tap water tell a different story

Results from new Department of Defense drinking water tests seem to contradict claims by the Environmental Protection Agency saying that 15 military bases designated as EPA Superfund sites due to high...

What's Inside: Clorox Shares a Little

Last week (Feb. 9), Clorox surprised me when it took a small step along the path to complete disclosure - and real consumer empowerment - by releasing a list of all the fragrance ingredients used in...

How to cash in on clean energy tax credits before they disappear

Several consumer tax credits for renewable energy upgrades are suddenly poised for complete phaseouts over the next year, some in just a few months. The recently enacted “Big Beautiful Bill”...

Stewart to Pickens: "Is it horribly unsafe, is that what this fracking is?"

On a recent episode of Jon Stewart's "The Daily Show," Texas oil and gas executive T. Boone Pickens proudly declared, "I have fracked 3,000 wells in my life. I have never seen anything damaged."

Transcript of EWG podcast ‘Ken Cook Is Having Another Episode' – Episode 38

In this podcast episode, EWG President and co-Founder Ken Cook talks with Linda Birnbaum, Ph.D., and Micah Nemeyer Walsh, Ph.D. Birnbaum is a leading voice on the health impacts of environmental...

The link between ultra-processed food and cardiovascular disease

Research and public attention to heart disease has for decades focused on its known risk factors, such as tobacco use, physical inactivity, excessive drinking and cholesterol levels. But a growing...

EWG statement on Rep. Meng’s bill to ban harmful food dyes and chemicals

WASHINGTON – The Environmental Working Group applauds Rep. Grace Meng (D-N.Y.) for introducing legislation that aims to improve the safety of the U.S. food supply by banning harmful synthetic dyes and...

Letter to Rachael Ray

Dear Ms. Ray, We are writing in response to your recent letter to California state lawmakers opposing Senate Bill 682, which would ban cookware containing the nonstick PFAS “forever chemical”...

Californians fight back: Re‑Volt.org launches to take on monopoly utilities, paid-off politicians, and captured regulators

SACRAMENTO – The Environmental Working Group has launched a new independent utility reform project, Re-Volt , to take on California’s monopoly utilities, their stranglehold on California’s political...

What are disinfection byproducts?

Disinfection of drinking water is one of the greatest public health achievements in the last 100 years. Its use, starting in the early 1900s, helped tackle cholera, typhoid and other microbial...

Transcript of EWG podcast ‘Ken Cook Is Having Another Episode' – Episode 27

In this podcast episode , EWG President and co-Founder Ken Cook talks with Dr. Peter Lurie about the Food and Drug Administration’s recent decision to ban Red Dye No. 3 in food. Lurie is the president...

Consumer Reports testing finds ‘forever chemicals’ in baby formula

The toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS contaminated “almost all” of the popular baby formula brands tested recently by Consumer Reports, it says in a new report.

Transcript of EWG podcast ‘Ken Cook Is Having Another Episode' – Episode 28

In this podcast episode, EWG President and co-Founder Ken Cook and Forbes journalist Chloe Sorvino discuss how the meat industry has consolidated over the years, creating problems for the environment...

Best bang for your buck: Foundations under $35

A good makeup look requires a solid base. But some foundations cost a pretty penny while also containing potentially harmful ingredients. When you’re looking for the perfect shade, it can be difficult...