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EWG statement on decision upholding EPA ‘hazardous substances’ designation for two PFAS Monica Amarelo August 21, 2026

WASHINGTON – A federal appeals court in a unanimous ruling this week rejected industry groups’ lawsuit challenging the E...

Thanks to state laws, Dollar Tree is pledging to remove ‘forever chemicals’ from its shelves Monica Amarelo August 20, 2026

If you’ve ever wondered whether state chemical safety laws actually change what ends up on store shelves, Dollar Tree just answered: yes – and faster than consumers might think.

For years, the toxic “

Restoring cuts to two USDA programs will help more farmers adopt regenerative agriculture Anthony Lacey August 20, 2026

When federal conservation programs have adequate funding, more farmers sign up and put the money toward the most environmentally beneficial and cost-effective regenerative agriculture practices. 

But these programs are in danger of...

We checked 12 fast food chains for ultra-processed ingredients. Only one had none Anthony Lacey August 20, 2026

Fast food chains – think popular places like KFC, McDonald’s and Pizza Hut – can be quick and easy places to grab a meal. And many of us do.

U.S. families get 

EWG: California’s extreme heat, soaring utility bills make cooling unaffordable for millions Anthony Lacey August 19, 2026

SACRAMENTO – California is experiencing more frequent and dangerous heat days, but sky-high utility bills mean millions of people can’t afford to run air conditioning that could keep them safe,