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Environmental Working Group “Today’s high (or low) temperature was an all-time record for this date.”
How many times have you heard that? And wondered if it means anything, if it's related to climate change - or not? Check it out for yourself on EWG's Ag Mag.

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“Today’s high (or low) temperature was an all-time record for this date.” How many times have you heard that? This kind of news has been a staple of
Tom Rayburn
Tom Rayburn
Same in minnesota, yesterday the 20th of nov felt like spring 50+ degrees been that way for days
12 hours ago
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Environmental Working Group You did it! EWG Prez Ken Cook was named "The Ultimate Green Game Changer" by Huffington Post voters for using new media (before it *was* new media) to fight misinformation and weak legislation on toxics and farm policy since 1993. The other 9 nominees? Also very impressive game changers. A big thanks to all of them.

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Recognized for his efforts in utilizing new media to fight misinformation and weak legislation on toxics and human health, EWG president and co-founder Ken Cook was named one of Huffington Post’s Top Ten Ultimate Green Game Changers.
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Environmental Working Group Ever wonder how scientists know how much radiation your cell phone emits? Or why your very own phone emits different amounts of radiation depending on how - and where - you use it? Learn that and more in our "Understanding cell phone radiation" blog series.

Source: www.enviroblog.org
Smart discussion of the latest science and news on toxins in your food, water, and air, and what government agencies should be doing to protect public health. Written by EWG staff.
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Sarah, Our report has a good FAQ that addresses some of the other radiation sources you mention, if that's handy: http://bit.ly/yqXam. Best, Lisa
Thu at 10:35pm
Miranda Rice
Miranda Rice
That Einstein quote sums it right up!
17 hours ago
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Environmental Working Group Yesterday EWG Prez Ken Cook spoke (twice!) with Pennsylvanians about the urgent need to replace our broken national chemicals policy with the Kid-Safe Chemicals Act. If you missed him, watch the short version @ http://bit.ly/3wBrZi. It's worth the 20 minutes.

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Most parents wouldn't think of intentionally exposing their children to poisonous chemicals.But most unknowingly do, thanks to a weak federal law regulating industrial chemicals, according to Ken Cook, co-founder and president of the Environmental Working Group.
Miranda Rice
Miranda Rice
My dog is like a child to me (with less arguments and aggravation,LOL) She eats Taste of the Wild (all meat) more expensive than a supermarket brand, yes - but she is worth it. Also with the food, organic puffed brown rice cereal and either canned or fresh organic pumpkin & squash.(to fill her up, 'cause she would eat all day) I eat only organic & vegan - I don't eat junk food, so neither does she. Her repayment is to keep me thinking that life is worth living.
16 hours ago
Shirley
Shirley
I agree! My dogs, in addition to the organic potatoes, love winter squash, beets, string beans, apples. We're certified organic and I would feel so guilty if I didn't share this clean food with them.
13 hours ago
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Environmental Working Group Good news! EWG is running a limited time offer. Give $5 today and
get a free "Dirty Dozen" fridge magnet. It'll remind you which produce contains the most - and the least - pesticides. A handy tool for smart shopping.

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EWG is up against our year-end fundraising goals and a donation from you ensures that we will continue to help you make safe choices for you and your family.And, if you make a tax-deductible donation today, your donation will be matched by a generous donor, doubling your impact! ...
Debra
Debra
There's an app for that!
Yesterday at 1:02pm
Miranda Rice
Miranda Rice
Got one - helps to make better choices. I carry a photocopy in my wallet.
16 hours ago
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Environmental Working Group Have you seen our 1-page guide to PBDEs? PBDE = an acronym for some of the most common chemical fire retardants in consumer products. We make it easy to identify & avoid them - where it matters most.

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Understand why and how to reduce your exposure to PBDEs PBDEs flame retardants fire retardants
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Environmental Working Group
Sarah, Electronics do still contain Deca, a type of PBDE. We suggest that you shop PBDE (ask before you buy - retailers may not know, so call the manufacturer; otherwise it's hard to tell with electronics).

Also, you can reduce exposures with some easy behavioral changes like: washing hands after using electronics/before eating and ensuring ... Read Morethat young children don't mouth them (e.g., play will your cell phone) and always wash hands before they eat.

You might be interested in our recent Healthy Home Tip on fire retardants: http://bit.ly/bn5ei. Hope this helps, Lisa
November 17 at 10:49am
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Environmental Working Group EWG recently recommended that the federal Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) step up to protect people from perfluorinated chemicals (aka "PFCs" - think: Teflon). Because they can and they should. Read our formal comments here.

Source: www.ewg.org
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) Toxicological Profile for Perfluoroalkyls Draft for Public Comment Comments of Olga V. Naidenko, Ph.D. Senior Scientist
Sarah Leithauser French
Sarah Leithauser French
I was upset to find a plastic lining inside the top of what appeared to be a stainless steel casing with glass insert/carafe french press... I can't help but wonder- the placement/purpose for this odd/hidden piece?! (The top/interior portion of the lid/ where all the heat rises + condensation/drips form & fall back in) I did manage to wrangle it out & rinsed it well before using. HINT: I care less about insulation than poisoning! Ugh.
Thu at 8:08pm
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Environmental Working Group It's almost time for holiday cooking. Wondering what to do about your non-stick cookware? Get EWG's recommendations for safer alternatives and our tips for cooking more safely if you're "stuck" with the non-stick.

Source: www.enviroblog.org
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Environmental Working Group New developments in the BPA debate: 1. The American Medical Association agrees to work with regulators to minimize exposures. 2. A disturbing study of Chinese factory workers links high BPA exposures to male sexual dysfunction. Stay current on our Kid-Safe Chemicals blog.

Source: www.ewg.org
When people ask whether modern synthetics are damaging their health and endangering future generations, Topic A is nearly always bisphenol A (BPA), a synthetic
Ken Cook
Ken Cook
Thank you all for the wonderful, positive feedback. Lisa is doing amazing work with our FB page!. Ken Cook, President, EWG
November 14 at 7:52pm
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Environmental Working Group EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson has called for federal toxics reform 3 times in the past 2 months - with kids' health as her driving force. We're thinking that's 3 more times than the 2 previous Administrations combined. Fan her on Facebook to stay current and see what else she's working on.

I’m honored to rejoin EPA as Administrator, and very excited to be back at the agency where I first got my start. I can’t wait to see what we can get done in the years ahead. I grew up in the 9th Ward of New Orleans, went to college at Tulane University (go Wave!) and graduated with a degree in chemical engineerin...g. I got my masters from Princeton and joined the EPA soon after that. I’ve lived and worked in New Jersey for the last 20 years, but I’m glad to be back in DC, which was where I worked with EPA when they first hired me back in the 80s. At the heart of everything we do to protect the environment are the people who get clean water and air, and safe places to live and work. I still have a letter I got when I was Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. It came from a woman who was fighting to get an environmental cleanup started in her neighborhood, to protect children who were getting sick from toxins in the ground and water. We helped her win that fight, and her letter – which I keep in my desk – is a constant reminder of the difference we can make. As EPA Administrator, I want to keep helping communities deal with the environmental challenges of the 21st century. I want to broaden our conversation so we can reach new people, like some of the folks I grew up with in New Orleans, who may not have talked much about environmentalism before, but certainly feel the effects of pollution and climate change. And I want to seize the opportunities for green jobs and clean energy that can get our economy moving again. But most importantly, I want to make sure that this generation does a good job of protecting the planet for the next generation – which includes my two sons. We owe it to them. I’m glad that I’m back at EPA, so that I can be part of creating a cleaner, safer world for our young people.Read More
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GerneyLee and others, Today (11/17) the EPA hosted a webcast for bloggers about the Agency's efforts to strengthen & reform the Toxics Substances Control Act (TSCA). Info here: http://bit.ly/2NV7QC. Positive sign. Best, Lisa
November 17 at 8:37pm
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Environmental Working Group Our homes aren't safe and clean if the air inside is polluted with chemicals from household cleaners. Follow these simple tips to protect your family's
health while you clean your home.

Source: www.ewg.org
How to clean your home with cleaning products that are safe for kids.
Environmental Working Group

Environmental Working Group Have you signed EWG's petition to protect kids from toxic chemicals? And shared it with your friends? EWG will deliver it to Congress. Because YOUR voice is what will trigger change. And change in our national chemicals policy is long, long overdue.

Source: www.ewg.org
Sign the Kid-Safe Chemicals Act petition! Donate to EWG and help continue their great work.
Sarah Leithauser French
Sarah Leithauser French
Me, too, Cathleen! Faith not hope! (Someone shared this recently with me, and it "clicked"/made me feel even better.) Thank you EWG, I share your website/links/resources quite often, & have a profound appreciation for all your good works!
November 11 at 9:04am
Ken Cook
Ken Cook
Thank you everyone! By your works shall you be known! And don't despair Cathleen if it takes a while for people to get it--because in the scheme of things more and more people ARE getting the connection between toxic chemicals and health and they're finding ways to make a difference. Best, Ken Cook, President, EWG.
November 14 at 8:24pm
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Environmental Working Group Interested in greening your child's school after reading EWG's new school cleaners report? Turns out Deirdre Imus has great resources on greener school cleaning, too. Check out her "Greening Your School" program in USA Today.

Source: www.usatoday.com
The wife of shock jock Don Imus wants you to know that many schools contain harmful toxins and other chemical contaminants that endanger children's health.
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Environmental Working Group
Lorena, Great work - if you need some support for your efforts, check out our "work with your schools" tools in our recent school cleaners report - we created them to help parents and teachers partner effectively and efficiently with their schools. They're here: http://bit.ly/hGxBD. Best, Lisa
November 17 at 8:32pm
Sarah Leithauser French
Sarah Leithauser French
(: Thanks again, EWG! Jeff, I have to laugh at the unfortunate acronym DIP... doomed from bad product naming! lol However, I have to agree with you re: CFLs, I'm cutting electrical use/living in the dark until LEDs are cheaper, because I won't buy ANY product containing any level at all of mercury. Are kids being poisoned in home improvement ... Read Morewarehouses/schools/hospitals when these break, even if it's "trace levels"- We must consider ALL the current sources of exposure (of mercury alone): Coal- fired power plants (air & water & soil pollution- Did you see where some golf courses, and (sick) even food production/growing fields were using fly-ash under the sod on the course ("hiding under the rug"), and as a "soil amendment" on fields growing food supposed to be fit for human consumption?!, also, cement kilns, auto light bulbs/auto-salvage yards, thermometers, old paints, large ocean fish, thimeserol preservative in (some)vaccines, & saline eye drops, & mascara (well, the kids might not use those last two, though- I used the eye drops from 5th grade, all the way through my first pregnancy (@ age 30), in a state with 12 coal-fired power plants, water-skiied in Belews Creek (Duke Pwr.), wore mascara every day, and ate lots of tuna [warning wasn't out yet here in the USA- wish I had known Canada's warning came out 10 years prior, anyhoo- If wishes were fishes... mine were contaminated?! lol]... Reading that I feel like an idiot. My child was STILL ok... until age 1-2... Anyways- I wish to help others avoid problems/suffering- learn from my mistakes- don't turn a blind eye- there are so many sources- even though it seems difficult/challenging to avoid with all the sources- WE MUST CHALLENGE FOR CHANGE... Potent neurotoxins have NO place in commerce/industry/cosmentics/medicine/anywhere in our air/water/soil--- or in/on/anywhere around developing children... I have faith we'll see it permanently banned from product manufacture, energy production, & use in the USA, as well as from any imports... AS SOON AS IS SUPERHUMANLY POSSIBLE.
Thu at 9:17pm
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Environmental Working Group BPA is used to make a lot of useful products that we don't eat. Which is all well and good. It's the packaging that touches our food and drink that EWG thinks should be BPA-free, fast. What's on your "dump-BPA" list? You can read ours on Huff Post.

Source: www.huffingtonpost.com
The debate about controversial plastic chemical bisphenol A (BPA), a synthetic estrogen, is heating up, with warring camps hurling data like flaming darts. BPA should not show up in any food-related products.
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