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Behind the science: ‘Big year’ for neonics as EWG calls for stricter EPA insecticide reviews
A rare window is opening for public health advocates to push the Environmental Protection Agency to rethink how it assesses the health risks of five neonicotinoids – insecticides that EWG and others...
From baguettes to bombs: Surprising industrial uses of common food chemicals
Lavender: A major food trend – but is it safe? That depends
What are ultra-processed foods?
Most of the foods and drinks the average American consumes may be making them sick.
Does this cattle feedlot look “climate friendly” to you?
What does the EPA’s new hazardous substances designation for two ‘forever chemicals’ 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. The Biden administration took a...
First-time homeowners, first-time twins: How one mom relied on EWG to babyproof her house
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.
What is food dye?
Behind the science: How EWG found the pesticide chlormequat in most people tested
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...
It’s time to ban toxic artificial coloring in school food
Five fatal flaws in EPA’s justification for using toxic weedkiller paraquat
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...