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EWG statement on banned toxic chemicals found in personal care products sold in California
More than 170 personal care products occupy store shelves in California, even though they contain toxic chemicals banned under state law.
Majority of EWG's audience surveyed washes fruits and vegetables before eating
To learn more about how consumers address concerns over pesticide residues on produce and food safety, EWG conducted a survey about whether people wash their fruits and vegetables.
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.
Best bang for your buck: Recreational sunscreens
Whether you’re spending time this summer relaxing at the beach or sunbathing in your backyard, protecting your skin from the sun is important. Nothing ruins a nice day, let alone a vacation, like...
California Supreme Court considers the legality of net metering change that harms rooftop solar
Should California’s utility regulators be allowed to make sweeping energy policy decisions without fully considering the benefits of rooftop solar to all Californians? And are those decisions exempt...
New York Food Chemical Safety Act clears state Senate
On Thursday, New Yorkers moved a step closer to a safer food supply, after the New York State Senate successfully passed a bill to get toxic chemicals out of food.
Interactive map: Tracking state food chemical regulation in the U.S.
Thousands of chemicals are allowed for use in food sold in this country. And while most of these are likely safe to eat, some have been linked to serious health harms.
New EPA data shows 165M people exposed to ‘forever chemicals’ in U.S. drinking water
WASHINGTON – New data released by the Environmental Protection Agency shows an additional 6.5 million Americans have drinking water contaminated by the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS. It...
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EWG statement on banned toxic chemicals found in personal care products sold in California
More than 170 personal care products occupy store shelves in California, even though they contain toxic chemicals banned under state law.
New York Food Chemical Safety Act clears state Senate
On Thursday, New Yorkers moved a step closer to a safer food supply, after the New York State Senate successfully passed a bill to get toxic chemicals out of food.
New EPA data shows 165M people exposed to ‘forever chemicals’ in U.S. drinking water
WASHINGTON – New data released by the Environmental Protection Agency shows an additional 6.5 million Americans have drinking water contaminated by the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS. It...
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...
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Majority of EWG's audience surveyed washes fruits and vegetables before eating
To learn more about how consumers address concerns over pesticide residues on produce and food safety, EWG conducted a survey about whether people wash their fruits and vegetables.
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.
Best bang for your buck: Recreational sunscreens
Whether you’re spending time this summer relaxing at the beach or sunbathing in your backyard, protecting your skin from the sun is important. Nothing ruins a nice day, let alone a vacation, like...
California Supreme Court considers the legality of net metering change that harms rooftop solar
Should California’s utility regulators be allowed to make sweeping energy policy decisions without fully considering the benefits of rooftop solar to all Californians? And are those decisions exempt...
Interactive map: Tracking state food chemical regulation in the U.S.
Thousands of chemicals are allowed for use in food sold in this country. And while most of these are likely safe to eat, some have been linked to serious health harms.
Learn about the methodology behind EWG’s Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™
Background
EWG’s Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™ ranks popular fresh fruits and vegetables based on levels of pesticide contamination and toxicity. EWG has released the Shopper’s Guide...
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...
How sunscreen ingredients are regulated in the U.S.
Wearing sunscreen is one of the simplest and most important ways to protect your health. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, and it’s on the rise, with one in five...
The cruelest farm bill ever
Don’t call it a budget bill. Call it the cruelest farm bill ever. The House budget bill will make it easier for wealthy farmers to receive farm subsidies and harder for poor people to receive anti...
Best bang for your buck: Kids' sunscreens
School’s almost out, and kids will soon be enjoying their favorite part of the year – summer vacation. Whether that means beach trips, summer camp or making memories with other neighborhood kids, they...
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