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EWG determinó los tipos, las cantidades y las ubicaciones de los pesticidas utilizados en el condado de Ventura, California, a partir de los datos de 2015 a 2020 proporcionados por la oficina del Comisionado de Agricultura del condado de Ventura a través de una solicitud de registros públicos.

Clean energy groups urge California to reject plan that increases cost of residential solar for working families

Several California clean energy groups are urging the state to make solar more accessible and affordable for low- and moderate-income families and reject a plan that would cause monthly bills to soar...

EWG news roundup (11/5): EWG’s 2021 national drinking water database and more

EWG news roundup (11/5): Here’s some news you can use going into the weekend.

Bipartisan infrastructure bill includes $10 billion for cleanup of ‘forever chemicals’

The Environmental Working Group applauds Congress for passing a $550 billion bipartisan infrastructure bill today that includes $10 billion to clean up the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS.
Consumer Guides

Effects of radiofrequency radiation on the nervous system: An EWG fact sheet

EWG’s scientists reviewed the most recent research on the effects of radiofrequency radiation. In our fact sheet, we’ve summarized these effects and some of the ways radiofrequency radiation can harm the nervous system.

Unwanted guests: Avoid chemicals, bacteria and pesticides at your Memorial Day cookout

Memorial Day weekend, the gateway to summer, is almost here – pools are opening, and people are grilling, hosting barbecues and enjoying picnics. If you’re planning an event with tasty food, make sure...

Why I decided to cut back on processed meat, go green and eat organic

As a kid, I was taught that a decent meal has carbs, veggies and meat. Tacos and burgers were my favorites. I have absolutely no interest in becoming a vegetarian.

High levels of ‘forever chemicals’ detected in Dept. of Defense community drinking water

WASHINGTON – Dangerously high levels of the toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS have been detected in the drinking water of communities near Department of Defense installations. Data released last...

Always Faithful: President Signs Bill Expanding Health Care for Vets Exposed to Toxic Water

We walked up to the White House Appointments Desk at 17th Street and State Place NW, headed for the West Wing. The security officer examined Jerry Ensminger's military identification card and then...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Former CPUC president, clean energy advocates to call for fundamental reform of PG&E business model

Pacific Gas & Electric, the monopoly California utility with a long and sordid history of wasteful spending, fleecing ratepayers, hindering clean energy equity and rampant negligence that has...
Research

Triple dipping: How some farmers got paid three times for the same decreases in crop prices

Between 2018 and 2020, farmers across the country likely dipped into three types of taxpayer-funded farm support programs to the combined value of $91.6 billion, an EWG analysis found.

EWG news roundup (6/10): FDA seeks to limit BPA in food packaging, rooftop solar soars this year and more

EWG news roundup (6/10): Here’s some news you can use going into the weekend.

Blue-green blues: Summertime is the season for toxic algae

As summer begins, so does peak algae bloom season. Before planning a visit to any beaches, lakes or other bodies of water, make sure to look out for toxic algae outbreaks.

EWG, NRDC Sue California for Failing to Act on Chromium-6 Contamination

This week, EWG joined the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) in filing a suit against California regulators for failing to develop a drinking water standard to protect millions of state...

High ‘forever chemicals’ levels found in drinking water of more communities near DOD sites

Dangerously high levels of the toxic “forever chemicals“ known as PFAS have been detected in the drinking water of more communities near Department of Defense installations.
Research

Mapping the PFAS contamination crisis: New data show 2,858 sites in 50 states and two territories

The number of U.S. communities confirmed to be contaminated with the highly toxic fluorinated compounds known as PFAS continues to grow at an alarming rate. As of June 2022, 2,858 locations in 50 states and two territories are known to be contaminated.

Ruffalo: Today’s EPA announcement means PFAS polluters must finally pay

The following is the statement of Activist and Actor Mark Ruffalo on the Environmental Protection Agency’s designation of the two most notorious types of PFAS chemicals – PFOA and PFOS – as “hazardous...

This cancer-causing chemical may be lurking in your bread

Many packaged baked goods are made with flour that may contain potassium bromate, an additive linked to cancer. The chemical is added to flour to strengthen dough and allow it to rise higher, benefits...

Black lentils, also known as black beluga due to their resemblance to caviar, are one of the earliest known cultivated crops. Native to the Nile, Tigris and Euphrates valleys, lentils are also grown in eastern Washington, northern Idaho, and western Canada. Black lentils are sold dried in bags, and by bulk. But they can sometimes be hard to find.

Cook: Some people like to rinse and soak lentils

From my book What The Fork Are You Eating?” © Stefanie Sacks, 2014


Like many legumes, white beans are produced by plants that grow to about 2 feet tall and yield many 5-inch pods with five or six seeds or beans each. They are usually found dried in bags, and in most grocery stores’ bulk section, as well as cooked, in jars, boxes or cans.

Cook: Like many other legumes, white beans can be

Environmental Groups Sue California for Failing to Regulate Fracking

EWG has joined several prominent environmental groups in filing suit against California regulators for failing to evaluate the impact of hydraulic fracturing operations in the state, as required by...

EWG news roundup (5/13): Crop insurance costs skyrocket, EWG launches investigative journalism site, National Women's Health Week and more

This week, EWG released an analysis that details the crop insurance premium subsidies in the Mississippi River region. The report found that the subsides cost taxpayers almost $39.5 billion between...

EWG finds over half of people surveyed think tap water is unsafe

More than 50 percent of thousands of Americans surveyed by EWG say their tap water is unsafe and 40 percent won’t or can’t drink it. But even with widespread concern over tap water quality, nearly...

Four infant formula questions for Commissioner Califf

Several factors have contributed to the infant formula crisis we are witnessing now and, though the operations at Abbott Nutrition warrant scrutiny, we must look at how failures at the Food and Drug...