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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

EWG's Guide to Infant Formula and Baby Bottles

Summary & Findings
An EWG study reveals that popular brands of liquid infant formula are sold in cans lined with the toxic plastics chemical bisphenol A. Check our guide to learn which brands and packaging to avoid, as well as what to do about nipples, bottles, liners, and water.
» Read more... | Published December 5, 2007

Remove CSI Toy with Asbestos from Shelves

EWG asks toy sellers to remove from their shelves a CSI toy that contains asbestos, a dangerous carcinogen.
» Read more... | Published December 4, 2007

Safety Guide to Children’s Personal Care Products

Children's Products Safety Guide
From baby shampoo to diaper wipes, children use products containing chemicals that have not been assessed for their hazards to children. Check our guide for what to avoid.
» Read more... | Published November 1, 2007

Children Overexposed to Rocket Fuel Chemical

EPA Caves to Defense Industry Lobbyists: House Committee Taking Action to Protect Children
EWG finds that children are overexposed to the rocket fuel chemical perchlorate as a House committee takes action to protect them.
» Read more... | Published October 25, 2007

Washington Post Wrong

Mercury Threat to Babies: How the Post Got It Wrong – and Refuses to Make It Right
» Read more... | Published October 23, 2007
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