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Studies: Heart Disease and Death Tied to Ultraprocessed Foods
EWG News Roundup (6/21): PFAS Chemicals Reduce Vaccine Efficacy and Harm Immune System, Trump Drops Clean Power Plan and More
EWG News Roundup (6/21): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
Amid Pipe Wars, Researchers Wary of Plastic Pipes Leaching Chemicals
Over the next decade, U.S. cities and towns will spend an estimated $300 billion to replace aging water and sewer pipes.
Study: Rocket Fuel Chemical Harms the Developing Fetus
Pregnant women's exposure to a rocket fuel chemical, which contaminates drinking water for millions of Americans, could harm the development of fetuses' brains, a new British study found.
Babies at risk from pollution
Asbestos Found in Kids’ Cosmetics Again
Once again, experts have found asbestos in cosmetics marketed to kids.
My New Year’s Resolution? Healthier Cosmetics.
Trump Embraces the Ag-Right
When Trump appears before the Farm Bureau today, he will be not speaking to America's farmers – he'll be preaching to his base. Photo courtesy of AP Photo
‘Natural’ or ‘Organic’ Cosmetics? Don’t Trust Marketing Claims.
Marketing claims about the source, safety and effectiveness of personal care products and their ingredients often aren't worth the labels they're printed on.
Every Parent Concerned About Their Kids’ Health Should Read This Book
EWG News Roundup (3/29): Monsanto’s Weedkiller ‘Guilty,’ Lawmakers Offer Plans To Test Water for PFAS, Ban Toxic Pesticide and More
On Wednesday, a second jury in eight months found that glyphosate, the signature ingredient in Bayer-Monsanto's weedkiller Roundup, causes cancer. The plaintiff in the case was awarded $80 million in...
EWG News Roundup (5/24): EWG’s 2019 Guide to Sunscreens, EWG Board Member Michelle Pfeiffer Lobbies for Safe Cosmetics and More
EWG News Roundup (5/24): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
On Tap: Seth Siegel’s Masterful Examination of America’s Drinking Water Crisis
Study: Nitrate in Wisconsin’s Drinking Water Linked to Cancer, Preterm Births and Up To $74 Million in Yearly Healthcare Costs
Biden Must Keep Pledge To Designate ‘Forever Chemicals’ as Hazardous Substances
In his campaign's environmental justice plan, President-elect Joe Biden made a historic commitment to tackle contamination from the toxic fluorinated “forever chemicals” known as PFAS. One critical...
Clearcut Disaster
Almost no one would support massive clear-cutting of America's forests as a way to slow global warming and promote renewable energy. Yet that is precisely what is destined to happen under the incentives created by current and proposed policies, at both the state and federal level.
EWG News Roundup (12/18): Biden Announces Top Environmental and Energy Nominees, Winter Healthy Skin Tips and More
EWG News Roundup (12/18): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
Avoiding the Hidden Dangers in Cosmetics and Fragrance Gift Sets
It's been a long and hard year, and many of us are looking forward to the festivities and traditions of the holiday season. Although Covid-19 restrictions make it difficult for many to celebrate in...
5 New Year’s Resolutions for Healthier Living
Are you looking to make a clean start to 2021? If you're ready to start living cleaner and healthier, EWG is here to help. Take a look at some of our top resolutions, with resources to help you stick...
Congress Continues Scrutiny of Discriminatory USDA Practices
U.S. Scientists Find BPA in Canned Foods
Washington, D.C. -- A new study by the federal Food and Drug Administration has found canned green beans contaminated with as much as 730 parts per billion of bisphenol A, a synthetic hormone and...
Judge Delays Consumer Protection Law
US District Judge William Alsup today asked the city of San Francisco to delay enactment of its lauded cell phone right-to-know ordinance until he decides whether to grant the cell phone industry's...
Swiss Cell Phone Findings Troubling for Children’s Health
Although parents are likely feeling reassured by the first media headlines about a new Swiss study of brain tumor risk in children using cell phones, the findings are actually quite troubling...
New Research Finds Highly Toxic Flame Retardants Widespread in Homes, Furniture
Harmful fire retardant chemicals are turning up in everything from furniture to dust in American homes, researchers report in two new studies published today (Nov. 28), a finding that underscores how...