EWG News Roundup (9/11): PFAS Discharges Near Schools, Tracking Farm Pollution in Our Drinking Water and More
EWG News Roundup (9/11): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
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Why I decided to cut back on processed meat, go green and eat organic
As a kid, I was taught that a decent meal has carbs, veggies and meat. Tacos and burgers were my favorites. I have absolutely no interest in becoming a vegetarian.
Quick Tips for Using a Humidifier Safely
Humidifiers are a popular tool to help parents treat problems ranging from dry skin and cracked lips to stuffy noses and a nagging cough. But if they're not used properly, humidifiers can harbor mold...
Salmonella Outbreak Raises Concern About Thanksgiving Turkey
With Thanksgiving less than a week away, news of a salmonella outbreak in turkey is a serious concern.
EWG News Roundup (6/29): Superbugs in Supermarket Meat, Senate Farm Bill Passes and More
EWG News Roundup (6/29): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
Testing for pharmaceuticals and personal care products in the New York City drinking water supply
EWG's Olga Naidenko testifies before the New York City Counsel Committee on Environmental Protection in support of a proposed law to require testing for pharmaceuticals and personal care product...
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EWG Study and Mapping Show Large CAFOs in Iowa Up Fivefold Since 1990
The number of large concentrated animal feeding operations, or large CAFOs, in Iowa increased nearly fivefold in the past two decades, a new study from Environmental Working Group reveals, with almost all of the growth from big hog-feeding operations.
Record-Breaking Number of Algae Outbreaks in 2019
A record-breaking number of potentially toxic algae blooms have plagued bodies of water across the country this summer. According to our map, which tracks news stories of algae blooms, as of August 27...
Don't wipe out: The hidden hazards of antibacterial wipes
Antibacterial cleaning wipes are everywhere, but are they harmless? Unfortunately, for most popular versions, that's not the case.
Don't wipe out: The hidden hazards of antibacterial wipes
Grocery stores dispense them for wiping down carts, gyms, for spiffing up exercise equipment. Some schools hand them out so kids can scrub their desks and ask parents for wipes as back-to-school...
EWG News Roundup (7/23): House Passes PFAS Reforms in Military Spending Bill, Bodies of Water Infested With E. Coli and More
EWG News Roundup (7/23): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
Triclosan-containing antibacterial soaps neither safe nor effective:
Triclosan-containing antibacterial soaps neither safe nor effective: Comments from Environmental Working Group on the Food and Drug Administration proposed data requirements for antibacterial soaps...
Consumers Deserve to Know the Facts about Antibiotics and Meat
The federal Food and Drug Administration has posted a statement on its website criticizing the Environmental Working Group's report, Superbugs Invade American Supermarkets, published April 15. The...
EWG News Roundup (9/13): Army Sites Plagued With PFAS, Trump Guts Clean Water Rule and More
EWG News Roundup (9/13): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
UPDATE: Across U.S., Alarming Rise in Algae Outbreaks Plagues Lakes, Rivers and Beaches
Outbreaks of potentially toxic algae in U.S. lakes, rivers, streams and even the Gulf of Mexico continue to rise sharply this summer, according to EWG's ongoing tracking of algae outbreaks.
EPA Proposes Roll-back of Food Safety Standards at Request of Pesticide Manufacturer
Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) Regulatory Public Docket (7502P) Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW. Washington, DC 20460-0001 October 20, 2008 Regarding: Docket EPA-HQ-OPP...
FDA needs to protect people and the environment from triclosan contamination
EWG comments that FDA's assessment of triclosan in over-the-counter antimicrobial products should weigh evidence suggesting that antibacterial hand soaps and dish detergents are no more effective than...
EWG News Roundup (5/12): N.C. Lawmakers Favor Big Pork Over Public Health, Trump Threatens Paris Climate Agreement and Senators Take on Chemicals in Cosmetics
Here's some news you can use as you begin your weekend.
ABC Correspondent John Stossel's Attack on Organic Food Industry Exposed as a Fraud
Environmental Working Group (EWG) and the Organic Trade Association (OTA) will release new evidence on Thursday that ABC Correspondent John Stossel knew himself months before his story ran that he...
Organic Produce Reduces Exposure to Pesticides, Research Confirms
Consumers can markedly reduce their intake of pesticide residues and their exposure to antibiotic-resistant bacteria by choosing organic produce and meat, according to researchers at Stanford...
EWG News Roundup (5/18): Fluorinated Chemicals in Water, Children’s Health Tips, Farm Bill Fail and More
News Roundup (5/18): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
Report: Superbugs Found in More Than Three-Fourths of U.S. Supermarket Meat
The latest round of tests by federal scientists found antibiotic-resistant bacteria on nearly 80 percent of supermarket meat in 2015, according to a new analysis by the Environmental Working Group.
This July Fourth, Pick Your Cookout Meat Wisely
This Fourth of July, many Americans will fire up the grill to cook for their families and friends. But choosing safe, sustainable meat to grill can be confusing. Follow EWG's tips to pick the best...
Industrial Animal Agriculture Poses Serious Threats to Human Health
For people who live near industrial animal feedlots, the stench, flies and day-and-night rumbling of trucks are more than a nuisance that impairs the use and enjoyment of their own property...
