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5 People Who Shouldn’t Be in Charge of Protecting Us From Toxic Chemicals
To Protect Young Farmworkers, Calif. Rejects EPA Rollback of Pesticide Policy
Last week, the federal Environmental Protection Agency took steps that could lead to the repeal of health-protective safeguards designed to prevent teenage farmworkers from handling toxic pesticides...
‘Tide Pod Challenge’ Highlights Danger of Colorful Laundry Packets
An unbelievably dumb and extremely dangerous dare has gone viral on social media. It's the “Tide Pod Challenge”: biting down on the small, colorful – and potentially poisonous – packets of liquid...
EPA Chief May Let Young Farmworkers Handle Toxic Pesticides
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt is taking steps that could lift health-protective safeguards designed to prevent teenage farmworkers from handling toxic pesticides.
New Front to Open in Trump’s War on Healthy Food
President Trump is likely to launch new salvos in his full-scale war on healthy food today, when he addresses the American Farm Bureau Federation.
Beyond Ag Policy: Farm Bureau Favors Confederate Statues, Opposes Gun-Free Zones and Gay Marriage
Surrounded by lobbyists for corporate agribusiness, Trump will find kindred spirits on a wide-range of policy positions.
Asbestos Found in Kids’ Cosmetics Again
Once again, experts have found asbestos in cosmetics marketed to kids.
EWG’s News Roundup (12/22): Trump’s Deadly Chemicals, Pruitt’s Contract with Oppo Research Firm Collapses and a Look Back at 2017
EWG News Roundup (12/22): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
2017: EWG Sets Health Standards for Chemicals in Tap Water, Pushes Industry Transparency in Cosmetics, Cleaning Products and More
In 2017, EWG once again pushed the envelope in our mission to protect public health and the environment and empower all Americans to make better decisions about their safety and well-being.
Study: Fracking Linked to Low Birth Weight in Babies
Babies of mothers who live near fracked natural gas wells are more likely to be born underweight, according to a new study of more than 1.1 million births in Pennsylvania.
Dourson’s Defeat a Big Win for Public Health
There were plenty of good reasons to oppose President Trump's nomination of Michael Dourson to oversee chemical safety at the Environmental Protection Agency. Dourson, who was opposed by public health...
Avoiding Common Household Asthma Triggers
Costs of White House Bailout of Coal and Nukes: 27,000 Early Deaths, $263 Billion
The Trump administration's scheme to make utility customers subsidize dirty, dangerous and aging coal and nuclear power plants would result in 27,000 premature deaths and a net cost of $263 billion by...
What to Look for When Buying a Crib Mattress
EWG’s News Roundup (12/1): Chemicals in Cribs, Investigating the EPA and More
EWG's News Roundup (12/1): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
Researchers Link Kids’ Weight Gain to Chemical Exposures
It's not just a poor diet and lack of exercise that can make kids overweight.
Choosing a Safe Mattress for Your Baby's Crib
During the first few years of their lives, infants can spend most of their time sleeping or crawling in the crib. Choosing children's products that are good for air quality in the baby's room can be a...
Study: Phaseout of Teflon Chemical Has Likely Averted Thousands of Low-Weight Births and Saved Billions in Health Care Costs
The phaseout of a hazardous chemical formerly used to make Teflon has likely prevented thousands of low-weight births in the U.S. each year, saving billions of dollars in health care costs, says a new...
Nonstick Chemicals in Your Drinking Water
How many times a day do you drink water? Cook with it? Brush your teeth with it? Offer some to your children?
Is Fluoride in Drinking Water Healthy for Kids?
EWG recommends breastfeeding if possible for at least the first 12 months of life.