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Study: Banned Since 2004, Toxic Flame Retardants Persist in U.S. Newborns

Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Brominated flame retardant chemicals, banned in the U.S. since 2004, still pollute the bodies of newborn American babies, according to a new study from Indiana University scientists.

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Key Issues: 
Children's Health
Toxics
Fire Retardants

Hundreds of Kids' Cosmetics Products May Contain Hidden Carcinogen

Tuesday, July 11, 2017

More than 200 personal care products marketed to children and babies may contain 1,4-dioxane, a common contaminant that is a likely carcinogen.

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Key Issues: 
Children's Health
Toxics
Cosmetics

EWG News Roundup (7/7): How Tanning Products Put You at Risk, Monsanto’s Glyphosate Added to California Carcinogen List and More

Friday, July 7, 2017

Here’s some news you can use going into the weekend.

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Key Issues: 
Toxics
Pesticides
Sunscreens

Why We Don’t Rate Tanning Products in the Guide to Sunscreens

Thursday, July 6, 2017

In EWG’s 2017 Guide to Sunscreens you may have noticed that our scientists did not evaluate tanning products. We rate a number of sunscreens with bronzers that can give you the appearance of a tan, but actual tanning lotions and oils are not included.

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Key Issues: 
Consumer Products
Sunscreens

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In a Milestone, California Lists Monsanto’s Glyphosate as a Carcinogen

Friday, July 7, 2017
In an action with national and global implications, today California officially listed glyphosate, the key ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup weedkiller, as a chemical known to cause cancer under the state’s Proposition 65 law.
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Key Issues: 
Toxics
Pesticides

Trump's EPA Proposes Rule That Puts Drinking Water for 117 Million at Risk

Tuesday, June 27, 2017
The Environmental Protection Agency announced its plans today to repeal the Clean Water Rule, advancing the Trump administration’s agenda to give industry and agribusiness free rein to pollute the drinking water sources of more than 100 million Americans, said EWG Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Scott Faber.
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Key Issues: 
Farming
Water
Tap Water

Trump Proposal Puts Americans at Greater Risk from Toxic Chemicals

Thursday, June 22, 2017
President Trump and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt have determined protecting the public from notorious cancer-causing chemicals like asbestos and 1,4-dioxane is far less important than coddling polluters, said EWG Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Scott Faber.
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Key Issues: 
Toxics
Chemical Policy (TSCA)
Consumer Products

American Oversight, EWG Challenge EPA Over Failure to Release Pesticide Records

Thursday, June 22, 2017
American Oversight filed suit against the Environmental Protection Agency today to force the release of documents and communications regarding Administrator Scott Pruitt’s March 29 decision to overrule EPA scientists and permit the continued use of the neurotoxic pesticide chlorpyrifos.
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Key Issues: 
Children's Health
Toxics
Pesticides