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Make climate a priority in the 2023 Farm Bill
The science is clear: If we don't reduce greenhouse gas emissions from food and farming, we can't avoid the worst impacts of climate change. As part of the 2023 Farm Bill, EWG is advocating for...
Get dangerous chemicals out of our food!
Dozens of questionable chemicals linked to cancer, nervous system harm and immune system harm are currently allowed in our food and food packaging, including cancer-linked PFAS chemicals.
Please...
Protect babies from toxic heavy metals in baby food
A shocking congressional report revealed dangerously high levels of toxic heavy metals, including lead, arsenic and mercury, in popular baby foods. These metals can cause permanent harm to babies'...
Tell Congress: Ban PFAS from cosmetics
Toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS have been found in nearly 200 personal care products and cosmetics, including sunscreens, shampoos and shaving cream.
PFAS chemicals have been linked to...
Tell Congress: BAN Toxic Chlorpyrifos!
For decades, Big Ag has stopped the Environmental Protection Agency from taking action on the most notorious pesticides, including chlorpyrifos!
Chlorpyrifos is a neurotoxic pesticide that can harm...
Tell Congress: Support Safer Cosmetics!
Right now, cosmetics companies can put just about anything in their products – even chemicals associated with cancer and endocrine disruption.
Sens. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Susan Collins (R...
Stop the Spread of PFAS Contamination!
Hazardous PFAS chemicals contaminate the drinking water of millions of Americans and the blood of nearly every American, including military service members.
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California First State To Ban 24 Toxic Chemicals in Personal Care Products and Cosmetics
In a major victory for the movement for safer cosmetics, California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act, Assembly Bill 2762, into law. This is the nation's first state-level ban...
EWG VERIFIED® Diapers Launches Nationwide With New Healthynest Diapers
Today the Environmental Working Group published a new comprehensive Guide to Safer Diapers, an analysis of the chemicals and materials used in baby diapers, to help parents and caregivers sort through...
FDA Bans 7 Cancer-Causing Food Additives Found in Popular Foods
Under pressure from EWG and other environmental and public health groups, the Food and Drug Administration has banned seven substances used in artificial flavors that have been linked to cancer in...
EWG VERIFIED® Found in Big Box Stores Nationwide
Most personal care products sold on store shelves today are made with chemicals introduced to the market decades ago. The vast majority of those ingredients have not been tested for safety, and many...
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