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Best bang for your buck: Skin Deep® green-rated shampoos under $20
Your hair is one of the most important parts of your identity and appearance – and regular shampooing helps keep it vibrant and healthy. But high-end, luxury shampoos can sport $100-plus price tags...
Safer shampoo: Steer clear of these problematic ingredients
A head of clean, healthy hair is a sign of basic self-care for many Americans. But some products might contain ingredients that can increase your exposure to toxic chemicals.
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More than 40M could lose PFAS drinking water protections
At least 40 million Americans served by more than 700 water utilities would lose drinking water protections if the next administration or a court rolls back new federal drinking water standards for the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS. And millions more could be at risk, because ongoing utility drinking water tests will likely confirm that a host of other communities are also in danger from
Tyson Foods sued over deceptive ‘net-zero’ and ‘climate-smart’ marketing claims
An environmental and consumer organization filed a lawsuit today against Tyson Foods, Inc., the second largest meat company in the U.S. and the world, accusing the company of making “false or...
EWG statement on EPA inspector general report urging scientific integrity
Yesterday the Environmental Protection Agency’s inspector general released a new report, “Report Investigation: Whistleblower Reprisal Investigation.”
How some chemical exposures may play a role in a common hormonal disorder
September is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Awareness Month, spotlighting a hormonal disorder affecting many women. Chemicals in everyday products may be one cause of this chronic health condition.
California Assembly rushes through bill to break millions of rooftop solar contracts
In a surprise maneuver late Tuesday, the California State Assembly passed a controversial bill to support utilities’ war on rooftop solar – posing a threat to home values and utility bills for...
Study finds drop in nutritional value of new cereals marketed to kids, prompting health concerns
Cereal – the top breakfast choice for kids – may be getting less healthy, according to a new study . It found a significant decrease in nutritional quality of cereals marketed to children that were...
Dr. Oz Talks Toxics in Our Drinking Water
In February, our friend Dr. Oz dedicated an entire show to the safety of the nation's drinking water. On the air, he revealed the results of the 'Dr. Oz National Tap Water Test' - a hands-on water...
Father’s Day is almost here!
We’ve curated a selection of EWG Verified® products to help you create the perfect bundle for the father figures in your life — or yourself! These items are free from potentially harmful chemicals and offer a thoughtful
EWG’s Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™: Almost 60% of Clean Fifteen™ produce free from harmful pesticides
Almost 60% of samples of conventionally grown fruit and vegetables on the Clean Fifteen™ list in the Environmental Working Group’s new Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™ had no detectable...
Two new studies find harmful chemicals in children’s bedrooms and mattresses
Researchers are finding more evidence that kids are likely exposed to toxic chemicals while they sleep, according to a recent pair of studies.
Transcript of EWG podcast ‘Ken Cook Is Having Another Episode' – Episode 36
In this podcast episode, EWG President and co-Founder Ken Cook talks with Bob Greenstein, one of the nation’s most respected voices on budget policy. Greenstein is founder and president emeritus of...
MAHuh? Trump taps pesticide industry insider to regulate pesticides, abandoning MAHA promises
WASHINGTON– In a move that starkly contradicts campaign pledges to crack down on toxic pesticides, President Donald Trump has appointed longtime agriculture lobbyist Kyle Kunkler to serve as the...
EWG testimony before the California Senate Education Committee on AB 1264, to ban particularly harmful ultra-processed foods
Thank you for the opportunity to testify. My name is Scott Faber, testifying for the Environmental Working Group. I also teach food law at Georgetown University Law Center. Prior to joining EWG, I was...
Newsom signs law to fast-track safety review of toxic weedkiller paraquat
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation late Friday that will require the state’s Department of Pesticide Regulation, or DPR, to prioritize the scientific reevaluation of the toxic weedkiller paraquat.
Transcript of EWG podcast ‘Ken Cook Is Having Another Episode' – Episode 16
In this podcast episode, EWG President and Co-founder Ken Cook spotlights the chemical compounds known as endocrine disruptors and how they can interfere with hormones. The health harms that can...
Transcript of EWG podcast ‘Ken Cook Is Having Another Episode' – Episode 17
In this podcast episode, EWG President and co-Founder Ken Cook focuses on pesticides, specifically how the pesticide industry uses government funds to suppress opposition to the harmful chemicals...
EWG statement on nomination of former Rep. Lee Zeldin to be Trump’s EPA administrator
WASHINGTON – The following statement is from Ken Cook , president and co-founder of the Environmental Working Group: The most important thing to know about Trump’s nominee for the EPA is not his name...
Biden FDA moves to ban toxic Red Dye No. 3 in food
In a significant move to protect public health, the Biden Food and Drug Administration announced today it will ban the use of Red Dye No. 3 in food.
EPA must limit discharges of ‘forever chemicals’ to protect public health
Environmentalists are calling on the Environmental Protection Agency to protect public health and water resources by quickly proposing a rule that would limit manufacturing discharges of the toxic “...
What are retinoids?
Retinoids and the products that contain them are often praised for their ability to reduce wrinkles and clear acne. And with the rise of skincare influencers and viral beauty trends on TikTok...
In ‘huge win,’ California Supreme Court orders re-review of CPUC’s anti-rooftop solar changes
SAN FRANCISCO – California’s Supreme Court today delivered a major win to environmental groups challenging regulators’ decision gutting the state’s popular rooftop solar incentive program.
Setting the record straight: EWG wants you to eat more fruits and vegetables, organic or not
Every year, EWG releases its Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™, relying on federal data to show which fruits and vegetables have the lowest and highest levels of pesticide residues. Our goal...
