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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.

Health/Toxics

Research Content

Polluted Pets

High Levels of Toxic Industrial Chemicals Contaminate Cats And Dogs
» Read more... | Published April 17, 2008

Body Burden: The Pollution in Newborns

The Pollution in Newborns
A benchmark investigation of industrial chemicals, pollutants and pesticides in umbilical cord blood
» Read more... | Published July 14, 2005

CDC: Americans Carry Body Burden of Toxic Sunscreen Chemical

Caving to Industry, FDA Delays Safety Standards for Decades
» Read more... | Published March 25, 2008

FDA Is Challenged on Toxic Chemical in Baby Bottles

Agency Improperly Relied On Chemical Industry Studies
» Read more... | Published March 21, 2008

Asbestos Still A Public Health Tragedy; Congress Taking Action

Asbestos kills an estimated 10,000 people in the United States each year, and the number of deaths is increasing. If it were banned today, the public health tragedy would continue for at least another 50 years. House Environment Panel follows Senate and considers landmark legislation to ban the cancer-causing chemical.
» Read more... | Published February 28, 2008

FDA Food Testing Shows Widespread Rocket Fuel Contamination of Commonly Consumed Foods and Beverages

Children consuming contaminated tap water and food at risk; EPA tap water safety standards are critically needed
» Read more... | Published January 16, 2008

Nurses' Health

A Survey on Health and Chemical Exposures
EWG urges lawmakers to call on the Bush administration to stop its almost 7 years of foot dragging and move forward on a critical national workplace exposures study for nurses. Read the news release.
» Read more... | Published December 11, 2007
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