Research

Farming and the Environment

Farming and the Environment

Our food, farms and families are worth protecting.

EWG's Food Scores

EWG's Food Scores

EWG rates 80,000+ products

EWG’s Conservation Database

EWG’s Conservation Database

Conservation programs need a course correction to ensure they’re fulfilling their promises

'Erin Brockovich' Carcinogen in Tap Water of More than 200 Million Americans

'Erin Brockovich' Carcinogen in Tap Water of More than 200 Million Americans

Peer-Reviewed Studies Published by EWG Scientists

Peer-Reviewed Studies Published by EWG Scientists

A Timeline of EWG-Commissioned Laboratory Tests

A Timeline of EWG-Commissioned Laboratory Tests

TCE Pollutes Tap Water Supplies for 14 Million

TCE Pollutes Tap Water Supplies for 14 Million

In California, Latinos More Likely To Be Drinking Nitrate-Polluted Water

In California, Latinos More Likely To Be Drinking Nitrate-Polluted Water

Toxic Beaches

Toxic Beaches

Bacteria and Algae Triggered Hundreds of Closures and Warnings This Year

The PFAS and the Furious

The PFAS and the Furious

Food Additives State of the Science

Food Additives State of the Science

Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ Likely Discharged Near Schools in 18 States

Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ Likely Discharged Near Schools in 18 States

Duke Energy’s Epic Fails: $11.6 Billion in Scrapped Projects Since 2013

Duke Energy’s Epic Fails: $11.6 Billion in Scrapped Projects Since 2013

The High Cost of Algae Blooms in U.S. Waters

The High Cost of Algae Blooms in U.S. Waters

More Than $1 Billion in 10 Years

UPDATE: Exposing Fields of Filth

UPDATE: Exposing Fields of Filth

EWG Tests of Hummus Find High Levels of Glyphosate Weedkiller

EWG Tests of Hummus Find High Levels of Glyphosate Weedkiller

Nitrate Pollution of Drinking Water for More Than 20 Million Americans Is Getting Worse

Nitrate Pollution of Drinking Water for More Than 20 Million Americans Is Getting Worse

Manure Overload

Manure Overload

Manure Plus Fertilizer Overwhelms Minnesota’s Land and Water