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- EWG warns forever chemicals are contaminating US drinking water at levels far worse than expected Sat, 25 Jan 20, 5:30amToxic ‘forever chemicals’ known as PFAS, per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, persist in the environment, grossly tainting the drinking water of many United States cities, like Miami, New Orleans and Philadelphia...
- New study finds glyphosate in kids' cereals and snack bars Fri, 17 Aug 18, 9:00amBad news for anyone who likes to eat cereal, or granola bars, or anything that contains oats at all: a recent study by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) tested 45 conventional oat products for the presence of glyphosate,...
- 170 million Americans drink radioactive tap water Sat, 13 Jan 18, 5:00amUp to 170 million Americans in all fifty states may be exposed to radiation-tainted drinking water. Using data from 50,000 public water systems, the Environmental Working Group found that more than 22,000 utilities reported...
- Drinking water for 170 million Americans tainted by radiation Sat, 13 Jan 18, 12:47amUp to 170 million Americans in all fifty states may be exposed to radiation-tainted drinking water. Using data from 50,000 public water systems, the Environmental Working Group found that more than 22,000 utilities reported...
- EWG's 2016 best and worst sunscreen lists are outis your favorite listed? Mon, 30 May 16, 10:00pmThe heat is on, and the sunscreen should be, too. Choosing the best sunscreen for your family is an increasingly challenging task, especially as companies change their formulas every few years. When it comes to the most effective...
- 2015’s top 25 stories for green tots and their earth-loving parents Sun, 27 Dec 15, 8:51am2015 has been a big year for green tots and their parents. A Seattle doctor believes he found the cause of SIDS, Volvo gave children a front row seat in the family car, and LEGO invested a huge amount of money to make their...
- If you want to avoid BPA, avoid these brands like the plague.. Fri, 5 Jun 15, 2:00amSince I lead a fairly mobile life, I'm often on the lookout for healthy food that travels well, but I'm terrified of canned foods that contain the hormone-disrupting chemical bisphenol-A...
- Avoid BPA by reaching for canned foods from these brands Fri, 5 Jun 15, 2:00amSince I lead a fairly mobile life, I'm often on the lookout for healthy food that travels well, but I'm terrified of canned foods that contain the hormone-disrupting chemical bisphenol-A...
- 80% of popular sunscreens don’t protect your skin and may be harmful to your health Tue, 26 May 15, 2:39amIt's summertime, which means people are trusting sunscreen to protect them from the sun during outdoor activities. But a new guide released by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) reveals that 80 percent of sunscreens on...
- 6 Handy Apps for Preventing Skin Cancer All Year Long Fri, 16 Aug 13, 2:00amCoppertone My UV Alert Not sure whether sunscreen's enough or whether you should go for full coverage--hat, long sleeves, and sunglasses? Just plug in your zip code, and this free app from Coppertone serves up local UV index...
- Nearly 50 Percent of All US Meat is Contaminated with Superbugs Fri, 19 Apr 13, 10:29pmPhoto via Shutterstock A new analysis by the Environmental Working Group has found that close to 50 percent of supermarket meat products in the US are tainted with so-called superbugs—strains of antibiotic-resistant bacteria...
- California Approves BPA Ban for Baby Bottles and Sippy Cups Sun, 4 Sep 11, 1:30amGood news for parents in the Golden State: This week, the California State Senate voted to ban the chemical bisphenol A from all baby bottles and sippy cups sold in California...
- Surprise! Yet Another Report Shows that Eating Meat Contributes to Global Warming Wed, 20 Jul 11, 12:01amIn news that will come as no surprise to the green-minded, a new report from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) shows that eating meat significantly contributes to global warming...