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Tax breaks and other financial incentives for bitcoin mines using proof of work have created what one opponent calls a “Wild West” of operations flooding Kentucky, with unfulfilled promises that the mines would create jobs and reduce electricity rates.
EWG to FDA: Step It Up on Formaldehyde-Laced Hair Straighteners
The maker of Brazilian Blowout -- one of numerous hair straighteners on the market containing formaldehyde, a known carcinogen -- is now required to provide health warnings on its product's packaging...
Study: Toilet paper a major source of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in wastewater
Researchers found toilet paper to be a sizable source of the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS in wastewater, according to a new study published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology...
‘City slickers’ receiving federal farm subsidies soared under Trump
From coast to coast, almost 29,000 people in the 50 largest U.S. cities had received a combined $555 million in farm subsidies as of 2021, as the payments soared during the Trump administration.
EWG’s quick and dirty guide to spring cleaning
LEER EN ESPAÑOL It’s that time of year when people jump on the idea of spring cleaning – getting rid of clutter and thoroughly scrubbing their living spaces. And that means hauling out the cleaning...
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Clipping mature forages to set back vegetative growth for improved forage quality |
The general perception of the plant-forward food lifestyle is positive. But there’s evidence of barriers, including health concerns. So it is important to understand that evidence supports the nutrition adequacy of a whole foods plant-forward way of eating. We observe some deficiencies when energy intake is inadequate – in the vegan diet, compared to varied vegetarian diets, when a diet includes too many ultra-processed foods instead of whole foods. But generally there is consensus that if a plant-based diet is well planned and supported by supplements, when necessary, people can get the nutrition they need, whatever their age.
Food choice has a critical role to play in every stage of life and is one of the most important determinants of health outcome. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, a well-planned whole foods plant-forward diet can meet “the nutrient needs and promote normal growth at all stages of the life cycle including pregnancy and lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adults, and for athletes.”
Frightful ingredients hiding in Halloween face paint
With Halloween around the corner, many kids will use face paint as the perfect finishing touch for their costumes. It’s a popular alternative to costume masks, which can obscure children’s vision on...
EWG news roundup (10/28): Industry sidesteps EPA’s PFAS reporting requirements, face paint and food chemicals spark Halloween scares and more
EWG news roundup (10/28): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
California’s middle-income residents outpace wealthy in rooftop solar installations in 2021
Middle-income and working-class Californians represented by far the largest block of the million-plus households in the state that installed rooftop solar in 2021, according to a new Lawrence Berkeley...
California’s latest rooftop solar proposal favors monopoly utilities over the competition – their customers
California regulators today proposed changing the state’s popular rooftop solar program largely to benefit monopoly utilities like Pacific Gas & Electric, making it more expensive for working- and...
EWG comments on the WHO proposed guidelines for PFOA and PFOS contamination of drinking water
The Environmental Working Group submitted comments on the flawed World Health Organization draft guidelines for allowable levels of PFOA and PFOS contamination in drinking water. In October, EWG also...
EWG’s 2022 gift guide
Choosing a gift for someone is challenging enough without the added worry of whether the item you’re buying is full of potentially harmful chemicals.
EWG news roundup (11/18): California’s disappointing rooftop solar proposal, EWG’s 2022 holiday gift guide and more
EWG news roundup (11/18): Here’s some news you can use going into the weekend.
Research
Radiofrequency electromagnetic fields may affect heart health, new EWG analysis finds
Electromagnetic radiation in the radiofrequency range emitted by cell phones, tablets and other wireless communication devices is absorbed by the human body and may affect heart health, according to a new EWG analysis.
Skin Deep and Healthy Home Tips Across the Web
News coverage of EWG topics including cosmetics and household toxins appeared across the web from sites including the Los Angeles Times, Shine by Yahoo!, and Prevention. EWG released a statement on a...
Hiding in household products: Study links phthalates to uterine fibroids
A new study finds exposure to the harmful class of chemicals known as phthalates poses particular risks for women. These substances lurk in many household items people use every day, including...
EWG applauds Hochul for enacting first-in-U.S. freeze on cryptocurrency mining
The Environmental Working Group today applauds New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, for signing into law a bill that places a two-year pause on cryptocurrency mining in the state. It’s the first...
Thousands of sippy cups and bottles recalled due to lead poisoning hazard
On November 23, the baby product company Green Sprouts issued a voluntary recall of more than 10,000 stainless steel bottles and sippy cups because of lead poisoning concerns.
New EWG research finds many North Carolina factory farms are at risk of flooding
A new Environmental Working Group geospatial analysis finds over 2 percent of North Carolina’s 7,352 swine and poultry factory farms are in or just outside floodplains. When these farms flood, they...
EWG news roundup (12/2): Lead recall of stainless steel bottles and sippy cups, factory farms in North Carolina at flood risk and more
On Thursday, EWG released a new geospatial analysis that finds over 2 percent of North Carolina’s 7,352 swine and poultry factory farms are in or just outside floodplains. When these farms flood, they...