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At EWG, our team of scientists, engineers, policy experts, lawyers and computer programmers pores over government data, legal documents, scientific studies and our own laboratory tests to expose threats to your health and the environment, and to find solutions. Our research brings to light unsettling facts that you have a right to know.

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Mining Claims Threaten Western Cities and Towns

Soaring prices for gold, copper, uranium and other metals have produced an explosion of mining claims across the West, encroaching on hundreds of sprawling cities, destination resorts, retirement communities and remote recreation retreats.
» Read more... | Published March 11, 2008

Sundown on the Sagebrush Rebellion

Western Newspapers Join Nationwide Calls for Mining Reform
» Read more... | Published April 14, 2008

The Unintended Environmental Impacts of the Current Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)

A Guide to Common Sense RFS Policy Fall 2007
» Read more... | Published January 29, 2008

Colorado’s Pristine Roan Plateau Threatened by Drilling Surge

As Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter prepares to take a stand on plans to allow thousands of oil and gas wells on Colorado’s Roan Plateau, EWG finds that drilling permits there have already more than doubled since 2004.
» Read more... | Published December 16, 2007

Mining Law Threatens California's National Parks; Other Areas at Risk

A surge in mining claims threatens California parks & wilderness.
» Read more... | Published October 15, 2007

Congressional Testimony on Mining Reform

Oversight Hearing on Hardrock Mining on Federal Land
EWG analyst Dusty Horwitt presents his data on the frenzy of claim staking in American's wild places and national parks.
» Read more... | Published October 1, 2007

Trouble Downstream: Upgrading Conservation Compliance

EWG asks Congress to require more environmental protection from farmers in exchange for federal farm subsidies.
» Read more... | Published September 4, 2007
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