News & Insights
Curious about developments in public health that may affect you and your environment? We have the latest information to keep you up to date and in the know.
Featured News
Valentine’s Day: Showing love for you or another with the perfect fragrance gift
Fragrance is a longtime favorite Valentine’s Day gift, and for good reason: Some pleasing smells can trigger the release of dopamine and serotonin, contributing to feelings of happiness and well-being...
Pennsylvania lawmakers, health advocates rally at Capitol to ban toxic weedkiller paraquat
HARRISBURG, Pa. – A bipartisan group of Pennsylvania lawmakers joined farmers and public health advocates at the Capitol this week to call for swift passage of House Bill 1135 and Senate Bill 1158...
‘Forever chemicals’ in drinking water: How exposure can impact infant health
Exposure through drinking water to the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS can harm infant health before birth, a recent study finds. The risks of exposure can include premature birth, low birth...
State bills show building momentum to ban toxic weedkiller paraquat
Nine states are weighing bills to prohibit use of the toxic weedkiller paraquat entirely or near public schools, signaling growing support for banning the chemical.
Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Pen...
Interactive map: Tracking state food chemical regulation in the U.S.
Thousands of chemicals are allowed for use in food sold in this country. And while most of these are likely safe to eat, some have been linked to serious health harms.
In virtual briefing, clean energy advocates highlight California’s ‘balcony solar’ bill to cut electric bills for millions
SACRAMENTO – State Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) and clean energy advocates last week outlined how a bill he introduced would make it easier and more affordable for millions of Californians to...
How plugging into the sun could help Californians lower their energy bills
Californians, who face some of the highest electricity rates in the country, could get financial relief from something as simple as plugging a device into an outlet at home.
Plug-in solar technologies...
News Releases
Pennsylvania lawmakers, health advocates rally at Capitol to ban toxic weedkiller paraquat
HARRISBURG, Pa. – A bipartisan group of Pennsylvania lawmakers joined farmers and public health advocates at the Capitol this week to call for swift passage of House Bill 1135 and Senate Bill 1158...
In virtual briefing, clean energy advocates highlight California’s ‘balcony solar’ bill to cut electric bills for millions
SACRAMENTO – State Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) and clean energy advocates last week outlined how a bill he introduced would make it easier and more affordable for millions of Californians to...
California senator introduces 'balcony solar' bill to lower energy bills for millions of households
Update appended
SACRAMENTO – A bill introduced Monday in the California Senate offers a practical, affordable and clean path to relief from historically high electricity prices that hurt middle- and...
Trump EPA floats ‘safer’ formaldehyde exposure, undermining public health and MAHA goals
WASHINGTON – The Environmental Protection Agency is again putting public health at risk: almost doubling the amount of formaldehyde, the cancer-causing chemical formaldehyde, it considers safe to...
Media Inquiries
If you are a member of the press, our communications team will connect you with the right EWG expert. Please contact one of our communications staff to schedule interviews with or comments from our researchers, analysts and other experts.
All News
Valentine’s Day: Showing love for you or another with the perfect fragrance gift
Fragrance is a longtime favorite Valentine’s Day gift, and for good reason: Some pleasing smells can trigger the release of dopamine and serotonin, contributing to feelings of happiness and well-being...
Interactive map: Tracking state food chemical regulation in the U.S.
Thousands of chemicals are allowed for use in food sold in this country. And while most of these are likely safe to eat, some have been linked to serious health harms.
State bills show building momentum to ban toxic weedkiller paraquat
Nine states are weighing bills to prohibit use of the toxic weedkiller paraquat entirely or near public schools, signaling growing support for banning the chemical.
Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Pen...
‘Forever chemicals’ in drinking water: How exposure can impact infant health
Exposure through drinking water to the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS can harm infant health before birth, a recent study finds. The risks of exposure can include premature birth, low birth...
How plugging into the sun could help Californians lower their energy bills
Californians, who face some of the highest electricity rates in the country, could get financial relief from something as simple as plugging a device into an outlet at home.
Plug-in solar technologies...
Sharp rise in livestock antibiotic use threatens life-saving medications
The sale of medically important antibiotics for use in livestock surged in 2024, raising serious concerns about overuse of these medications worsening drug resistance.
Antibiotics are classified as...
FDA reports over 50 PFAS ingredients intentionally added to 1,700 personal care products
Hundreds of personal care products people use every day may contain the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, according to a Food and Drug Administration report.
As of 2024, more than 50 PFAS...
FDA deadline to ban formaldehyde in hair straighteners looms: Why it must act
In less than two weeks, the Food and Drug Administration will blow past its self-imposed deadline to finally ban formaldehyde, a cancer-causing chemical, from hair straighteners.
The administration...
Congress’ scrutiny of toxic 'forever chemicals' cleanup liability puts public health at risk
As the Trump administration rolls back environmental and public health safeguards, Congress may exempt some industries from cleaning up toxic “forever chemicals,” or PFAS, pollution.
The House Energy...
Join EWG's online community of 30 million. Sign up today to receive email updates.
Expert Spotlight
Chemical companies provide quarterly reports on production and sales figures to shareholders. Why shouldn’t the public and EPA receive similar reports every year about commonly used chemicals, some of which could pose a serious health risk?”
