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Higher hazards persist in personal care products marketed to Black women, report reveals

Out of 4,011 personal care products marketed to Black women, only 21 percent rate as low hazard in EWG’s Skin Deep® cosmetics database according to this newly updated EWG analysis co-authored with BLK...

February 11, 2025

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PFAS Chemicals

Getting ‘forever chemicals’ out of drinking water: EWG’s guide to PFAS water filters

Taking ‘forever chemicals’ out of drinking water: EWG’s guide to PFAS water filters. Discover the most effective water filters for reducing PFAS contamination in your water. EWG's extensive tests...

July 11, 2023

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Children’s Health

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Chlormequat

EWG investigation: Dangerous agricultural chemical chlormequat found in popular oat-based products

A new EWG investigation finds for the first time troubling concentrations of the toxic agricultural chemical chlormequat in oat-based products sold in the U.S., including everyday brands marketed to...

January 31, 2023

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EWG's Guide to Healthy Childcare

Seal or remove arsenic-treated wood decks & play structures. Those built before 2003 likely contain arsenic. Don't allow children to eat at older picnic tables (or cover them with a cloth). Have kids...

Eddie's healthy pet tips

Founded by Eddie – just another dog on a mission – and in conjuction with research by Environmental Working Group, Pets is out to create a healthy environment for pets and people.

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Water

EWG's Guide to Safe Drinking Water

Read EWG researchers' top tips to learn how to stay hydrated while reducing your exposures to common drinking water pollutants. Download as PDF

Expert Spotlight

Chemical companies provide quarterly reports on production and sales figures to shareholders. Why shouldn’t the public and EPA receive similar reports every year about commonly used chemicals, some of which could pose a serious health risk?”

David Andrews, Ph.D.

Acting Chief Science Officer

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Food

Food Chemicals

Is chewing gum releasing microplastics in your mouth?

May 8, 2025

Chewing gum is a favorite of high school kids and overworked professionals alike – but just one piece can shed thousands of potentially harmful microplastics into your saliva, one study suggests.

Food

Most counties lose if Congress cuts SNAP to boost farm subsidies, fund tax breaks

May 8, 2025

Millions of American families could lose access to food assistance if funds are diverted to pay for tax cuts from the wealthy and increased farm subsidies, leading to a funding loss for more than...

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Do you need to test for toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in your home’s tap water?

May 6, 2025

Millions of Americans have the harmful “forever chemicals” known as PFAS in their tap water, according to federal and state data in EWG’s updated Tap Water Database. But some smaller water systems...

This Mother’s Day, give gifts that pamper – without toxic chemicals

May 5, 2025

Anyone who wants to celebrate Mother’s Day faces a buffet of gift options – a jazz brunch, breakfast in bed, a family picnic or a solo spa day. Personal care products are another nice idea for...

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Higher hazards persist in personal care products marketed to Black women, report reveals

Getting ‘forever chemicals’ out of drinking water: EWG’s guide to PFAS water filters

EWG investigation: Dangerous agricultural chemical chlormequat found in popular oat-based products

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EWG's Guide to Healthy Childcare

Eddie's healthy pet tips

EWG's Guide to Safe Drinking Water

David Andrews, Ph.D.

Fluoride in drinking water: What we know about its safety and risks

Hidden ‘forever chemicals’ in popular high-end smartwatch and fitness tracker bands

‘Forever chemicals’: Top 3 ways to lower your exposure

EWG comments on the WHO proposed guidelines for PFOA and PFOS contamination of drinking water

Is chewing gum releasing microplastics in your mouth?

Most counties lose if Congress cuts SNAP to boost farm subsidies, fund tax breaks

Do you need to test for toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in your home’s tap water?

This Mother’s Day, give gifts that pamper – without toxic chemicals

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