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USDA livestock subsidies top $59 billion
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What is titanium dioxide?
Titanium dioxide is a food additive that can be found in over 3,000 different products in EWG’s Food Scores database.
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Mattress chemicals you could be sleeping on
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The New Lede
The nonprofit news outlet The New Lede, launched as an EWG project in May 2022, is a recognized and trusted source for in-depth reporting on important environment and human health stories across the U...
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Why one innovative sunscreen company wants their products EWG VERIFIED®
Why would a sunscreen company want to get EWG VERIFIED®? It’s a question we asked Autumn Blum, founder of Stream2Sea, which makes the only mineral-based sunscreens to be tested and proven safe for...
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Funky fruit snack ingredients: School day treats may contain harmful chemicals
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CDC: August is peak month for toxic algae illness
In the last few weeks of August, your dog may face a higher risk of algae poisoning than ever.
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New research: PFAS detected in some menstrual and incontinence products
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Simple sleep steps to help you rest easy
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As veterans grapple with toxic exposures, demand for health care surges
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The macro issues of microplastics
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Federal Crop Insurance Program reforms can help farmers adapt to climate crisis and cut taxpayer costs
Farmers both contribute to the climate crisis – they’re responsible for producing at least 11 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions – and can also be devastated by its harmful effects, with extreme...
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Beware of the chemical BVO in fruit-flavored drinks
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Sticky situation: Harmful food chemicals in chewing gum
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What are parabens?
Parabens are a group of chemicals that preserve our personal care products. But their extensive use in these everyday items puts people at repeated risk of exposure.
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Corn Belt farmers could dramatically reduce nitrous oxide emissions with a handful of conservation practices
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What is fragrance?
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Study: Exposure to toxic ‘forever chemicals’ during pregnancy increases odds of health harms
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What are phthalates?
As you start your day, phthalates have joined your morning rituals. Your first dose happens the moment you pull back your plastic shower curtain and then lather up with shampoo and soap. You’re...
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What’s in your beach bag? Top-rated sunscreens and skin products this summer
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