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Duke Energy CEO: Savings from Trump tax cuts ‘flowed right to customers’
The head of Duke Energy recently suggested the monopoly utility generously passed along to customers the savings it received under the Trump corporate tax cut.
EWG news roundup (5/7): EWG’s Guide to Sunscreens, microcystin monitoring in three Midwestern states and more
This week, EWG released our 15th annual Guide to Sunscreens.
EWG calls on produce industry to support federal court ban of brain-damaging pesticide
The Environmental Working Group on Monday called on the conventional produce industry to support a recent federal court ruling requiring the Environmental Protection Agency to ban or severely restrict...
Fungicides commonly found on citrus linked to breast cancer risk
Consumption of two fungicides found on nearly 90 percent of citrus samples tested by EWG, and of two other pesticides – widely used insecticides – may increase women’s risk of developing...
EWG response to EPA's ANPRM of “Clean Water Act Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Organic Chemicals, Plastics, and Synthetic Fibers Point Source Category.”
Attached are comments EWG filed in response to an EPA advance notice of proposed rulemaking, “Clean Water Act Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Organic Chemicals, Plastics, and...
EWG applauds bills to set deadlines, provide resources for cleanup of ‘forever chemicals’ at military facilities
EWG today applauded Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) for introducing legislation to set cleanup deadlines and provide resources for Defense Department facilities...
PFAS News Roundup
May 28: ‘Forever chemicals’ detected in more Massachusetts drinking water, Sierra Club tests find PFAS in fertilizer and more
EWG: Biden budget proposal prioritizes environment, public health and clean energy
The proposed $6 trillion FY-2022 federal budget released today by President Biden would provide much-needed investments in safe drinking water, clean air and environmental justice, as well as...
Toxic food chemicals highlighted in FDA budget request
The Biden administration’s budget request for the Food and Drug Administration makes toxic chemicals in food a priority.
Duke Energy-backed group deploys attack ad campaign against electricity competition proposal in North Carolina
A shadowy political committee funded entirely by Duke Energy has launched a deceptive campaign to pressure North Carolina lawmakers to oppose legislation that could pave the way for lower monthly...
Why America can’t afford an ‘all of the above’ energy policy
It’s a reliable tell: Politicians and pundits who want to sound like boosters of clean, safe, renewable energy, while clinging to dirty, dangerous energy sources like fossil fuels and nuclear power...
In parts of the U.S., it’s raining PFAS
Preliminary data from a joint Environmental Protection Agency and Canada monitoring network show rainwater in the Great Lakes region contains alarming levels of the toxic “forever chemicals” known as...
Fact check: Hazardous substance designation for ‘forever chemicals’ is not a ban
Some lawmakers are spinning wild tales about the dire consequences that could result if legislation passes that would jumpstart the cleanup of the toxic fluorinated chemicals known as PFAS. The facts...
Utilities fighting to stymie growth of California rooftop solar power
Major utilities are waging war against ratepayers in California, urging the state’s power regulator to stunt the growth of customer-owner rooftop solar energy, even though equitable solutions to the...
EWG applauds food chemical safety review bill
Today, the Environmental Working Group applauded new legislation that would require the Food and Drug Administration to meaningfully review the safety of food chemicals.
UPDATE: Detection of toxic PFAS chemicals increases to 2,790 communities
The toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS have now been detected in nearly 2,800 communities, including 2,411 drinking water systems and 328 military installations, according to an analysis by the...
July 2017: Sarcoma Awareness Month
Sarcoma Facts Rates of soft tissue cancer cases in the U.S. (both sexes) Rates for U.S. population. Data from the National Cancer Institute Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program. SOURCE...
Senate committee adopts amendment to address 'forever chemicals' in defense spending bill
The Senate Armed Services Committee has approved an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2022 to address the testing and cleanup of toxic fluorinated “forever chemicals” known as...
Bipartisan Senate infrastructure bill includes $10 billion for cleanup of ‘forever chemicals’
EWG applauds the bipartisan group of Senate negotiators for a bipartisan infrastructure deal unveiled today that includes $10 billion to clean up the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS.
PFAS news roundup
July 30: Historic infrastructure bill includes ‘forever chemicals’ provisions, PFAS dischargers shirk EPA reporting and more
Using virtual power plants to spur energy equity, grid stability and fight the climate crisis
When a heatwave struck California last August, a private energy service company coordinated the solar arrays, battery storage, and smart appliances and thermostats of 150,000 homes – and helped...
Federal crop insurance reform vital for incentivizing climate adaptation on farms
New research proves the climate crisis is costing taxpayers billions of dollars in federal crop insurance payouts for losses due to rising temperatures, underscoring the urgent need for insurance...
Does DMDM hydantoin really cause hair loss? Here’s what you need to know
DMDM hydantoin, a preservative in shampoos, conditioners and other water-based personal care products, is the focus of several class-action lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson and Unilever claiming...
California Energy Commission advances solar mandate for new commercial buildings
The California Energy Commission on Wednesday voted for a measure to require all new commercial buildings, high-rise residential units, hotels, schools and other structures in the state to include...
