EWG news roundup (8/27): ‘Forever chemicals’ taint military sites across the nation, FDA downplays PFAS risks in food and more
EWG news roundup (8/27):Here’s some news you can use going into the weekend.
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Avoid potentially toxic algae during Labor Day weekend: Almost 400 outbreaks already in 2021
At least 39 states are suffering potentially toxic algae bloom outbreaks this year, with almost 400 news reports of incidents already in 2021 – a 25 percent leap from reports by the same time last...
House Armed Services Committee advances critical PFAS actions, cleanup funds
The House Armed Services Committee is expected as early as this evening to advance the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2022, with critical provisions for the Pentagon to address the...
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Study: Certified organic packaged foods contain fewer ingredients linked to negative health effects
Questions persist about just how much healthier organic produce is compared to conventional food, yet until now, no study has systematically considered the differences between organic and non-organic...
Local fire departments need Congress’ help for switch to PFAS-free foam and gear
Firefighters are among those most highly exposed to harms from the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS through their protective gear and firefighting foam, but many local fire departments lack the...
EWG applauds Biden’s ambitious goal for solar to produce almost 50 percent of U.S. electricity by 2050
President Joe Biden’s ambitious plan for the U.S. to produce almost 50 percent of its electricity from solar by 2050 is achievable and vital to stave off the worst impacts of the climate crisis, said...
EWG news roundup (9/10): Two major bills in California head to Gov. Newsom, congressional push to protect firefighters from ‘forever chemicals’ and more
EWG news roundup (9/10): Here’s some news you can use going into the weekend.
EPA’s plan to regulate industry ‘forever chemicals’ discharges falls short
The Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to regulate some industrial discharges of the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS into our drinking water falls short of what’s needed to turn off...
EWG news roundup (9/17): Green hydrogen as affordable way to combat the climate crisis, algae blooms causing ER trips and more
EWG news roundup (9/17): Here’s some news you can use going into the weekend.
Cancer and the Environment: 10 Common Misconceptions Answered
Conjecture and falsehoods that masquerade as fact can hamper efforts to prevent and treat cancer.
Study: Lead detected in more than half of U.S. kids under age 6
A new study of children in every U.S. state and the District of Columbia finds more than half had detectable levels of lead in their blood. The proportion of children with lead in their blood...
California oil spill revives EWG’s fears about toxic dispersants, weak EPA rules
Efforts to clean up the massive oil spill off southern California’s coast should carefully consider the risks of using toxic dispersants, warns the Environmental Working Group, given the harm the...
EWG's Cancer Defense Diet
The foods we eat have a powerful effect on our health. Learn about changes you can make to your diet that can help reduce your risk of cancer through EWG's Cancer Defense Diet.
PFAS roadmap sets new direction for EPA
The Environmental Working Group today recognized EPA Administrator Michael Regan for making the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS a priority and urged the Defense Department, Food and Drug...
EPA still failing to act on widespread toxic chemical contamination of U.S. drinking water
Millions of Americans are unwittingly drinking water that includes an invisible toxic cocktail made up of contaminants linked to cancer, brain damage and other serious health harms, the 2021 update to...
Consumer Guides
EWG's Dirty Dozen: Cancer Prevention Edition
Scientists are beginning to investigate how certain chemicals may interact to contribute to cancer development.
Six tips to avoid phthalates after study highlights health harms, billion-dollar costs
A new study of the endocrine-disrupting chemicals known as phthalates found in everyday products like perfumes and toys adds to mounting evidence of their chronic health harms and potentially billions...
EPA moves closer to proper disposal of ‘forever chemicals’ wastes
The Environmental Working Group today recognized the Environmental Protection Agency for taking the first step needed to properly dispose of the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS.
La EPA sigue sin actuar ante la contaminación química tóxica generalizada en el agua potable de Estados Unidos
Millones de personas en los Estados Unidos están bebiendo, sin darse cuenta, agua que incluye un cóctel tóxico compuesto por contaminantes relacionados con el cáncer, daños cerebrales y otros graves...
Research
State of American drinking water
For too many Americans, turning on their faucets for a glass of water is like pouring a cocktail of chemicals. Lead, arsenic, the “forever chemicals” known as PFAS and many other substances are often found in drinking water at potentially unsafe levels, particularly in low-income and underserved communities. From the lead contamination crisis in Flint, Mich., to widespread radium pollution in
Bill to ban ‘forever chemicals’ from food packaging would eliminate major source of exposure
A bill introduced today in Congress would ban the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS from food packaging, an avoidable source of exposure to the harmful substances.
Chemical Industry to Parents: Avoid Lead, Tail Pipes and Choking
This is rich. The chemical industry has produced a new "health information" website titled Kids + Chemical Safety that mentions hardly any chemicals or any of the voluminous body of peer-reviewed...
Why food prices are rising – and how to save money on groceries
If you suspect your grocery bill is getting pricier, it’s not your imagination.
Congressional defense bill tackles 'forever chemicals' with funding boost, policy reforms
The final version of Congress’ National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2022 includes $517 million in funding to clean up the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, and critical policy...
