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In Final Decision, EPA Fails to Protect Public From Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Consumer Products
This week the Environmental Protection Agency finalized a rule regulating the toxic fluorinated chemicals known as PFAS in consumer products. True to form for the Trump administration, the rule...
How the U.S. Can Have 90 Percent Clean Electricity by 2035
According to a new study, in just 15 years the U.S. can generate 90 percent of its electricity without coal-fired power plants or new natural gas plants – dirty energy sources that deepen the climate...
On Juneteenth – and Every Day – Support Environmental Justice
Farm Bailout Payments Could Ignite New Front in Trade War
Trump’s Energy Regulators Are Undercutting Growth of Renewables
Federal regulators' rule changes to prop up coal and natural gas power plants could severely disrupt progress toward a clean, renewable energy future – and cost 65 million mid-Atlantic and Midwest...
How Trump’s Consumer Safety Nominee Weakened Regulation of ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Consumer Products
There are many reasons for the Senate to oppose President Trump's nominee to chair the Consumer Products Safety Commission, Nancy Beck.
5 Sunscreen Myths Debunked
Since EWG released its first Guide to Sunscreens more than a decade ago, many things about the products have changed. But myths about sunscreens persist.
EWG News Roundup (6/12): Landmark California Cosmetics Bill Clears Hurdle, COVID-19 Afflicts Food Processors and More
EWG News Roundup (6/12): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
Escaping Quarantine? Watch Out for Toxic Algae
With summer beginning and millions of Americans experiencing what feels like the thousandth week of quarantine, enjoying the outdoors is one of the few ways many of us can escape the claustrophobia...
Federal Lawsuit Could Limit Fluoride in Drinking Water
A landmark federal lawsuit that went to trial this week in California could change the longstanding practice of adding fluoride to the drinking water supplies for 200 million Americans.
Everything You Need to Know About California’s Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act
COVID-19 Spreading to Food Processing Facilities Across the U.S.
EWG Statement on the Murder of George Floyd
EWG News Roundup (5/29): Manure Overload in Minnesota, Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ on Military Bases and More
EWG News Roundup (5/29): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend
Oregon Is a Renewables Leader But Needs Congress’ Help in Wake of Pandemic
Oregon is a national leader in wind and solar development, with strong state policy backing. Oregon's renewable portfolio standard requires that electric utilities get at least half of their power...
The Pentagon Should Address All Types of PFAS on Military Bases
Choosing the Best Sunscreen for Your Kids
After a long spring of being cooped up indoors, everyone is itching to get outside and spend as much time there as possible.
EWG News Roundup (5/22): 2020 EWG Guide to Sunscreens, Johnson & Johnson End the Sale of Talc-Based Baby Powder and More
EWG News Roundup (5/22): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
USDA Pandemic Bailout Funds Will Go to Largest, Wealthiest Farms
This week the Department of Agriculture unveiled a pandemic relief initiative that will give farmers $16 billion in direct payments. Just like the Market Facilitation Program, or MFP, which gave $23...
As Meat Prices Soar in Pandemic, Try These Healthier High-Protein Foods
Meat and poultry processing plants are hot spots for COVID-19 outbreaks, constricting the supply chains for beef, chicken and pork – and sending their prices soaring.