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MTBE In Drinking Water

An EWG analysis finds that drinking water supplies for over 15 million Americans are contaminated with MTBE, a suspected carcinogen added to gasoline that even at trace levels renders water undrinkable due to foul taste and odor.
» Read more... | Published October 21, 2003

EWG's Comments on CCA Ban Petition HP01-3

Testimony before the Consumer Product Safety Commission
EWG testimony before the Consumer Product Safety Commission in March 2003 on our petition to ban the arsenic containing chemical, CCA, from use in publich playgrounds & parks.
» Read more... | Published March 13, 2003

Luntz Memo on the Environment

It’s common knowledge that high-powered corporate lobbying interests and their government allies use public opinion researchers
These professionals coach them on how best to mask their efforts with inoffensive language to advantageously slant public perception. However, it’s rare to actually get an under-the-hood glimpse of the formulation behind such propaganda.
» Read more... | Published March 3, 2003

Body Burden

The Pollution in the People
» Read more... | Published January 30, 2003

All Hands On Deck

Nationwide Consumer Testing of Backyard Decks and Playsets Shows High Levels of Arsenic on Old Wood
An EWG study finds that consumers with old wood structures remain at risk from arsenic that easily wipes off the wood surface. Use these 10 safety steps to reduce your family's exposure.
» Read more... | Published August 29, 2002

Particle Civics

How cleaner air in California will save lives and money
Airborne dust and soot, technically known as particulate air pollution, kills more Californians each year than traffic accidents, homicide and AIDS combined.
» Read more... | Published May 15, 2002

Anniston, Alabama: In-Depth

Pollution, Contamination, Betrayal
» Read more... | Published January 11, 2002

The Poisonwood Rivals

High Levels Of Arsenic Found In Lumber From Home Depot & Lowe's
» Read more... | Published November 8, 2001

Tampering With Truth

Another look at John Stossel's journalistic ethics
A group of California parents who feel they were misled by ABC News correspondent John Stossel revoked their permission for ABC News to use their children's images or voices in his latest program.
» Read more... | Published June 26, 2001
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