Unmasking Chlormequat: Toxic Pesticide Found in 80% of People Tested
A study by the Environmental Working Group found chlormequat, a pesticide associated with health risks in animals, in 80% of participants, highlighting the need for…
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Scientists Warn: Common Household Cleaning Products Emit Hundreds of Hazardous Chemicals
Household cleaning products contain hazardous VOCs, posing health risks and contributing to air pollution. Green and fragrance-free products are safer alternatives. A peer-reviewed study by…
Researchers Warn: Preservative Used in Hundreds of Popular Foods May Harm the Immune System
New science suggests the FDA should test all food chemicals for safety. A food preservative used to prolong the shelf life of Pop-Tarts, Rice Krispies…
Research Group Warns: Talc-Based Cosmetics Test Positive for Asbestos
Laboratory tests of talc-based cosmetics products, commissioned by the Environmental Working Group, found asbestos — a deadly human carcinogen for which there is no safe…
Warning: More Than 200 Million Americans Could Have Toxic PFAS in Their Drinking Water
A peer-reviewed study by scientists at the Environmental Working Group estimates that more than 200 million Americans could have the toxic fluorinated chemicals known as…
Warning: Cancer Threat From U.S. Tap Water Contaminants Discovered
A toxic cocktail of chemical pollutants in U.S. drinking water could result in more than 100,000 cancer cases, according to a peer-reviewed study from Environmental…