Environmental Working Group

36 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Study Links Hundreds of Chemicals to Breast Cancer Risk in U.S. · New research identifies hundreds of breast-cancer-relevant chemicals in everyday U.S. products, food, and water.
• Rising Pregnancy Hypertension Rates Linked to Chemical Exposure · CDC reports 73% surge in gestational hypertension, with studies suggesting environmental chemicals contribute to the risk.
• California Signs Landmark Bill to Track PFAS Pesticide Use · Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1603 to mandate tracking and disclosure of PFAS pesticide use in California agriculture.
• Paraquat Manufacturers Abandon California Amid Safety Data Requests · Seven paraquat manufacturers withdrew from California rather than provide safety data on health risks and field volatility.
• California Gov. Newsom Signs Law Creating 'Non-Ultra-Processed' Food Label · California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law establishing a new 'non-ultra-processed' food label to help consumers identify healthier options.
• EWG Warns of Aspartame Risks: Cancer, Diabetes, and Neurological Concerns · EWG flags aspartame as a carcinogen and diabetes risk, urging consumers to limit intake of sweetened products.
• Senate GOP Farm Bill Cuts Threaten Regenerative Agriculture Progress · Proposed Senate Republican farm bill would cut conservation funding for regenerative agriculture.
• Big Tobacco Used Cigarette Strategies to Create Lunchables · Research reveals Philip Morris applied tobacco marketing tactics to develop Lunchables and ultra-processed foods.
• EPA rescinds PFAS water discharge guidance, EWG condemns action · EPA rolled back PFAS wastewater discharge guidance, drawing sharp criticism from EWG.
• California Mandates Full Disclosure of Diaper Chemical Ingredients · California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law requiring full ingredient disclosure on diapers sold in the state.
• California Governor Newsom Signs Landmark Bill to Expand Access to Balcony Solar · California Governor Gavin Newsom signs SB 868, the Plug and Play Solar Act, to simplify balcony solar installation and reduce energy costs
• EWG opposes proposed ASTM standard for amphibole particle classification · Environmental Working Group submitted comments opposing an ASTM asbestos classification draft standard.
• UN Report Declares PFAS Contamination a Global Human Rights Crisis · A UN report confirms PFAS are found in nearly every person, calling for a global ban on the toxic chemicals.
• EWG report: FDA delayed food chemical safety actions for decades · EWG report card shows U.S. FDA missed numerous food chemical safety deadlines, some overdue by more than 30 years.
• Food Industry FRESH Act Would Block State Food Chemical Regulation · Congress FRESH Act proposed by food companies would preempt state food chemical laws.
• EWG Publishes Safety Guidance For Consumer Eyelash Serums · EWG outlines risks and safer alternatives for popular eyelash serum products.
• Five Quick, Less-Processed School Lunch Ideas for Healthier Kids · Five quick, less-processed school lunch ideas help parents avoid highly processed foods.
• Five Healthy School Lunches Parents Can Pack in Minutes · Five quick, less-processed lunch options help parents avoid highly processed foods for kids.
• Fast Food Chains Use Potentially Harmful Chemicals, Study Finds · A review of 12 major U.S. fast food chains reveals widespread use of chemicals flagged as potential health risks.
• EWG finds concerning chemicals on menus of 12 major U.S. fast food chains · EWG analysis reveals that most major U.S. fast food chains use chemicals flagged as potentially harmful by experts.
• FRESH Act Could Block Folic Acid Fortification and State Food Laws · A new bill could block state laws requiring folic acid in food and other public health protections.
• FRESH Act Could Block Folic Acid Fortification and State Food Safety Laws · A new federal bill known as the FRESH Act could preempt state laws requiring folic acid in food, potentially harming public health.
• EWG objects to EPA chlormequat tolerances, urges retention of safety factor · EWG formally objects to EPA's final rule on chlormequat tolerances, demanding the retention of a tenfold children's safety factor.
• EWG Objects to EPA Chlormequat Tolerances, Urges Safety Factor · EWG formally objects to EPA's final rule on chlormequat tolerances, demanding retention of the legal children's safety factor.
• EWG Submits Comments on EPA's Proposed Sixth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule · The Environmental Working Group submitted formal comments regarding the EPA's proposed sixth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule.
• US Agriculture Emissions Could Double by 2050 Without Conservation Funding · Experts warn US agriculture could become the top greenhouse gas source by 2050 unless federal conservation funding is maintained.
• California Bill Requires Full Disclosure of Diaper Chemical Ingredients · California lawmakers passed a bill requiring full ingredient disclosure on diapers sold in the state.
• California Bill AB 1603 to Track PFAS Pesticides Heads to Newsom · New California legislation requires tracking and disclosure of PFAS pesticide use on crops.
• California Passes Bill for New 'Non-Ultra-Processed' Food Label · California lawmakers passed a bill creating a state-certified label for non-ultra-processed foods to help consumers make healthier choices.
• California Legislature Passes Bill to Ease Access to Affordable Balcony Solar · California lawmakers approved SB 868 to simplify installation of portable balcony solar systems for renters and homeowners.