EWG News Roundup (3/6): PFAS Resemble Cancer-Causing Chemicals, Nitrate Taints Minnesota Drinking Water and More
EWG News Roundup (3/6): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
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Decoding Meat and Dairy Product Labels
Most animals raised for meat, milk and eggs are on industrial farms that contaminate our air, soil and water. These farms rely heavily on antibiotics and other synthetic treatments to boost outputs, and combat diseases caused by stressful, crowded and unsanitary conditions. Weak bacteria are killed, leaving behind the most resilient and hard to kill — so-called “ superbugs.” These bacteria are
New FDA Rule for Antibacterial Soap is Important Step, More Action Needed
Washington, D.C. The Food and Drug Administration's proposal to require manufacturers to prove antibacterial hand soaps are safe and better than plain soap and water is a sign that the agency is...
EWG Urges Ban On Toxic Soft Soap Additive
EWG urges EPA to work with FDA to ban all non-medical uses of triclosan, an antibacterial additive and potent hormone disruptor. In a letter to EPA's pesticide division EWG outlines new evidence that...
The Latest Tool in Combating Antibiotic Resistance: Organic Farming
If you've been hesitant to jump on the organic bandwagon, a recent report by the Organic Center may just change your mind. The researchers found that organic farming practices could reduce the spread...
The bottle-versus-the-tap debate
Today, The L.A. Times reveals that consumers spend 10 billion dollars annually on bottled water which undergoes a far less scrupulous testing regimen than big-city tap water systems.
Beach closings at all-time high in 2006
Last summer I lived just a mile from a beach -- a real beach, with an ocean and everything. Having grown up several hundred miles from the Atlantic in a town where the only "beach" was a long patch of...
The Trouble with Disinfecting Wipes
They're cheap, appealing and easy to find. They even smell nice. It's no wonder that disinfecting and antibacterial cleaning wipes are so popular. Last year Clorox executives reported that about half...
Florida’s Beaches and Waterways Devastated by Unprecedented Algae Outbreaks
An unprecedented environmental catastrophe is striking Florida's storied beaches, lakes and rivers this summer. Outbreaks of three separate strains of harmful algae are killing fish and other marine...
Feeding Antibiotics to Healthy Animals Risks Children’s Health
The influential American Academy of Pediatrics, which numbers 64,000 pediatricians, has added its voice to the growing movement of public health professionals who are demanding an end to the dangerous...
EWG’s Guide to Reducing Disinfection Byproducts in Pools
Swimming pool disinfection is essential and necessary to prevent skin recreational water illnesses like rashes and diarrhea caused by bacteria, viruses, and other parasites. But when pool chlorine and...
New Study Raises Concern About Airborne Exposure to Toxic Algae Blooms
Studies of the health hazards of toxic algae blooms have focused largely on the danger of direct contact with contaminated water in lakes, rivers and the ocean. Now a new study shows that even...
EWG news roundup (3/4): Carcinogenic ‘Erin Brockovich’ chemical contaminates tap water of more than 250 million, EU bans fragrance chemical lilial from cosmetics and more
EWG news roundup (3/4): Here’s some news you can use going into the weekend.
EWG Comments to EPA on Draft Antimicrobial Rule
Download PDF version. Office of Pesticide Programs Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington DC 20460-0001 Regarding: Proposed Rule for Data Requirements for Antimicrobial...
EWG News Roundup (7/6): Pruitt Leaves EPA, EWG Comments on GMO Rule and More
EWG's News Roundup (7/6): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
FDA is trying (again) to clean up your hand soap
The federal Food and Drug administration has announced proposed rules that could drive unnecessary and potentially dangerous products from the market -- antibacterial hand soaps like those marketed by...
How To Shop Safely and Eat Well During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Although our daily routines have drastically shifted in the past few weeks, one thing hasn't changed: the need to eat healthfully. Healthy eating is always important, but now there's an even more...
Six ways to boost your health this spring
The start of spring means longer days, stronger UV rays, open windows and spring cleaning. Here are a few tips EWG suggests for safely enjoying the season.
What Parents Need To Know About Animal Factory Farms
You probably care a lot about how your fruits and vegetables are grown. You may not think as much about where your family's animal protein comes from, but the conditions in which most meat, poultry...
Stop Unrestrained Antibiotic Use Before It’s Too Late
It's just common sense: If you're not sick, your doctor doesn't prescribe you medicine. Why should the animals we eat be treated any differently?
How to Have Your Healthiest Summer Cookout Ever
Summer is in full swing, which means many Americans are planning cookouts complete with friends, family and fresh food. Whether you're having a casual kickback or a big bash, EWG has you covered with...
World Health Organization Urges Farmers to Stop Overusing Antibiotics in Livestock
The World Health Organization issued new guidelines strongly urging farmers to stop the routine use of antibiotics in animals that aren't sick. WHO, an arm of the United Nations, is concerned that...
Inappropriate Antibiotic Use in Animals ‘Makes Everyone Less Safe,’ CDC Says
In its first comprehensive report on antibiotic resistance, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention acknowledges what many public health officials have known for years: there is a critical link...
Don’t Waste Conservation Dollars on Concentrated Animal Waste!
Raising animals in concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) is bad for public health and the environment.
