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First-time homeowners, first-time twins: How one mom relied on EWG to babyproof her house
“When we found out we were having twins, my husband was speechless with shock,” said Katherine Armstrong, who gave birth to two girls late last year. “While I was initially surprised too, I was also...
Fight to save rooftop solar in California heads to state Supreme Court
What they’re saying about the EPA’s regulation of ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
Here are excerpts from the statements of environmental, health and community advocacy leaders and organizations about the EPA announcement, which marks historic progress addressing PFAS.
What do the new federal PFAS drinking water standards mean?
More than 5,000 sites across the U.S. are polluted with the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, creating an urgent national health and environmental crisis.
Interactive map: Tracking food chemical regulation in the U.S.
Get toxic dust out of your home this spring
Clock ticking to fight foolish EPA analysis allowing toxic weedkiller paraquat
It seems like an April Fools’ Day joke – the Environmental Protection Agency is defending its analysis permitting the use of the weedkiller paraquat, despite its links to Parkinson’s disease. With...
What is food dye?
At ‘forever chemicals’ event, EWG scientists advance debate on cancer risk, tap water
Behind the science: How EWG found the pesticide chlormequat in most people tested
Colorful conundrum: Concerning food dyes in jelly beans
Why does EWG release its Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™ each year?
With its Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™, released almost every year since 2004, EWG’s goal is to educate the public about pesticides on popular fruits and vegetables, so consumers can make...
New study links microplastics to serious health harms in humans
Safer sprayers: Options for spring cleaning
‘Forever chemicals’ at landfills threaten environmental justice communities
Five fatal flaws in EPA’s justification for using toxic weedkiller paraquat
It’s time to ban toxic artificial coloring in school food
House bill would force the USDA to take a new look at chemicals in meat
What is GRAS?
Food and chemical companies are permitted to approve the use of new potentially harmful additives and other substances in snacks, drinks and more without the Food and Drug Administration’s review and...