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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...
Backpack essentials: Sustainable back-to-school shopping ideas
EWG is here to help you make more sustainable shopping choices as kids start returning to school, with tips for buying safer products like gels, wipes and more.
Senate Hearing Focuses on EWG's Chromium-6 Study
Environmental Working Group's recent national study that detected widespread drinking water contamination by carcinogenic chromium-6 was the subject of intense discussion this morning at a well...
Beyond the muscle gains: What’s in your protein powder?
Protein powder has been a staple of body builders and gymgoers for years, and recently it’s become a cultural phenomenon. But your post-workout snack could come with a side of potentially harmful...
Looking to cut down on single-use products? We’ve rounded up a few EWG Verified® refillable options for your home and your body. Each one meets our strictest standards for ingredient safety and helps you make a more sustainable choice.
EWG’s Skin Deep®: Helping consumers and scientists understand the connection between personal care products and health
EWG’s searchable Skin Deep® database of personal care products, or PCPs, and ingredients was developed as a free resource for consumers.
EWG map supports ‘co-contaminant’ tap water rules for preventing up to 50,000 cancer cases
Regulating and treating multiple drinking water contaminants as groups, instead of the standard method of targeting one at a time, would significantly benefit public health.
