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Trump’s Toxic Turn on Chemical Safety

Friday, June 23, 2017

President Trump has already methodically weakened efforts to protect Americans from toxic chemicals, but things are about to get much worse.

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Key Issues: 
Toxics
Consumer Products

19 Best-Scoring Sunscreens for Babies and Kids

Wednesday, June 21, 2017

A few blistering sunburns in childhood can double a person’s chances of developing serious forms of skin cancer in their lifetime. While a hat and shirt are the most effective at blocking harmful UV rays, a sunscreen that’s effective and safe should also be part of every family’s sun safety toolkit.

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Key Issues: 
Children's Health
Consumer Products
Sunscreens

Triclosan: Not Safe, Not Effective

Tuesday, June 20, 2017

The time has come to wash our hands of triclosan and other unnecessary antimicrobial chemicals for good.

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Key Issues: 
Toxics
Triclosan
Consumer Products

DIY Sunscreen? Bad Idea.

Monday, June 19, 2017

For the avid do-it-yourselfer looking for a natural source of skin protection, trying to make your own sunscreen might seem like a great idea. Sunscreen-grade zinc oxide is available for purchase on Amazon and there are lots of recipes readily available online. What could possibly go wrong? Plenty.

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Key Issues: 
Toxics
Consumer Products
Sunscreens

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Trump Proposal Puts Americans at Greater Risk from Toxic Chemicals

Thursday, June 22, 2017
President Trump and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt have determined protecting the public from notorious cancer-causing chemicals like asbestos and 1,4-dioxane is far less important than coddling polluters, said EWG Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Scott Faber.
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Key Issues: 
Toxics
Chemical Policy (TSCA)
Consumer Products

American Oversight, EWG Challenge EPA Over Failure to Release Pesticide Records

Thursday, June 22, 2017
American Oversight filed suit against the Environmental Protection Agency today to force the release of documents and communications regarding Administrator Scott Pruitt’s March 29 decision to overrule EPA scientists and permit the continued use of the neurotoxic pesticide chlorpyrifos.
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Key Issues: 
Children's Health
Toxics
Pesticides

EWG Urges California to Protect Kids from Monsanto’s Cancer-Causing Herbicide

Wednesday, June 21, 2017
California’s landmark health guideline for Monsanto's herbicide glyphosate is a huge step forward, but falls short of protecting children’s health, according to evidence assembled by EWG scientists.
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Key Issues: 
Children's Health
Toxics
Pesticides

More than 200 Scientists, Medical Professionals Urge Stricter Limits on Antibacterial Agents

Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Today EWG joined an international roster of more than 200 scientists and medical professionals to call for stricter limits on antibacterial chemicals that are added to thousands of consumer products, despite evidence that they are ineffective and pose health risks.
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Key Issues: 
Toxics
Triclosan
Consumer Products