EWG VERIFIED · [email protected]

January 30, 2020 at 4:28 PM

NEW: EWG VERIFIED Products From Revlon and Herbal Essences

Environmental Working Group Inside: New from Revlon: The first EWG Verified global mass beauty product. | More than 1,500 products carry the EWG Verified mark. See them all. | EWG Verified products: Avoid EWG's ingredients of concern, provide full transparency, use good manufacturing pra…

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  Helen Lucey, EWG · [email protected]

January 29, 2020 at 5:31 PM

BREAKING re: Glyphosate in Cereals

Environmental Working Group Last week, Kellogg's announced plans to end the pre-harvest use of glyphosate in all of its major crops! General Mills and Quaker have yet to take serious action to get glyphosate out of their products. BREAKING: Kellogg’s Takes Action on Glyphosat…

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  Jocelyn Lyle, EWG · [email protected]

January 27, 2020 at 1:01 PM

Clean beauty resolution

Environmental Working Group Looking to switch to clean beauty products in the new year but don't know where to start? Well, we've got you covered! Dear friend, Did you know the average woman uses about 12 products, exposing herself to more than 160 unique chemicals every day?! A…

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  EWG Action Alert · [email protected]

January 25, 2020 at 1:02 PM

URGENT re: Chlorpyrifos

Environmental Working Group We need to 12,941 more supporters to sign on by 11:59 p.m. tonight in order to stay on track to reach 100,000 names against brain-damaging chlorpyrifos by 2020! Wow, friend. More than 87,000 supporters have signed EWG’s petition calling on grocery stores to BA…

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  EWG.org · [email protected]

January 24, 2020 at 2:09 PM

Toxic "Forever Chemicals" in drinking water

Environmental Working Group New research from EWG has found PFAS chemicals, commonly called "forever chemicals,"" in the drinking water of dozens of U.S. cities. Nearly all Americans' blood is polluted with PFAS chemicals, which have been linked to cancer and other serious diseases. …

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  EWG News · [email protected]

January 22, 2020 at 2:20 PM

BREAKING: PFAS contamination crisis spreads!

Environmental Working Group Our new report shows that previous estimates of the number of Americans exposed to PFAS chemicals were dramatically underestimated. Of the tap water samples from 44 places across 31 states and the District of Columbia, only one location had no detectable PFAS …

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  Helen Lucey, EWG · [email protected]

January 18, 2020 at 1:03 PM

URGENT: Trump EPA fights for Monsanto

Environmental Working Group Trump’s EPA Backs Monsanto and Supports Reversing $25 Million Award for Cancer Victim. Tell the EPA to stand up for our health! BREAKING: Trump’s EPA Backs Monsanto and Supports Reversing $25 Million Award for Cancer Victim. We need 2,101 supporter…

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  Maura Walsh, EWG · [email protected]

January 17, 2020 at 2:33 PM

Update re: neurotoxic chemical

Environmental Working Group More than 80,000 supporters have signed EWG's petition calling on grocery stores to BAN chlorpyrifos. But I don't see your name on our petition. Wow, friend. More than 80,000 supporters have signed EWG’s petition calling on grocery stores to BAN chlorpyrifos. …

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  EWG Rapid Response · [email protected]

January 16, 2020 at 5:17 PM

4 million asbestos fibers

Environmental Working Group EWG scientists just found more than 4 million asbestos fiber structures in a single gram of one of the talc-containing eyeshadow powders from the Princess Girl's All-in-One Makeup Palette marketed by IQ Toys and available through Amazon and Ebay. A…

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  Helen Lucey, EWG · [email protected]

January 13, 2020 at 2:18 PM

URGENT re: your signature

Environmental Working Group Here are the facts, friend. 1. Chlorpyrifos is a neurotoxic pesticide that can cause brain damage in kids even at incredibly low doses, and can be found on some of kids’ favorite foods, like apples, peaches and grapes. 2. This pesticide is so hazardous that the…

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  EWG Cleaners Guide · [email protected]

January 11, 2020 at 3:11 PM

Top-Ranked Laundry and Dishwashing Products

Environmental Working Group Inside: Find the best products for you and your family: EWG's top-ranked products for laundry, dishwashing and bathroom cleaners. | Hazard ratings for more than 2,500 products. | Get your free copy of EWG's tops for greener cleaning. | Cleaning products may ha…

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  Alex Formuzis, EWG · [email protected]

January 10, 2020 at 2:29 PM

BREAKING: Trump EPA backs Monsanto

Environmental Working Group This is shameful, friend. The EPA recently urged a San Francisco appeals court to overturn a $25 million award to a cancer victim! BREAKING: Trump’s EPA Backs Monsanto and Supports Reversing $25 Million Award for Cancer Victim. We need 4,768 suppor…

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  EWG News · [email protected]

January 6, 2020 at 2:32 PM

Teflon and your health

Environmental Working Group Inside: Dark Waters and EWG's guide to avoiding PFAS chemicals. | Take action to help stop forever chemicals. | Why should you care about PFAS contamination. | EWG's guide to avoiding PFAS chemicals. | Interactive map: 610 contamination sites across the U.S. …

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  EWG · [email protected]

January 4, 2020 at 5:11 PM

EWG Explains: Endocrine Disruptors

Environmental Working Group Inside: Get your free copy of EWG's quick tips for choosing safer personal care products! | Video: EWG explains endocrine disruptors. | More than 1,300 cosmetic products are now EWG Verified. See them all. | Take Action: Stand up for beauty made better! | Kids …

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  Ken Cook, EWG · [email protected]

January 2, 2020 at 2:04 PM

A huge thank you!!!

Environmental Working Group I wanted to reach out personally to say THANK YOU! Thank you for the outpouring of generosity and showing your commitment to protecting our environment and believing in EWG’s work. Dear friend, I wanted to reach out personally to say THANK YOU! Thank y…

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  Maura Walsh, EWG · [email protected]

January 1, 2020 at 1:05 AM

Wanted to make sure you saw...

Environmental Working Group Bringing Ken's email to the top of your inbox (see below). Right now, we are still $15,346 short. I need to give Ken an update on whether we can fund our 2020 research, but I am not sure if we can close the gap. Hi friend, Bringing Ken’s email to the top of yo…

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  Ken Cook, EWG · [email protected]

December 31, 2019 at 7:51 PM

Last time, I promise

Environmental Working Group Could I grab two minutes of your time before you ring in 2020? Here at EWG, we've asked a lot of you this year and you've come through every time - thank you. But now I need to ask once again. Dear friend, Could I grab two minutes of your time before …

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  Jocelyn Lyle, EWG · [email protected]

December 31, 2019 at 2:07 PM

Devastating impact

Environmental Working Group It's the last day of 2019, which means that EWG has just hours to fund all the new projects we have planned for 2020. Right now we’re $61,800 short of our goal EWG NEEDS TO RAISE $61,800 BY MIDNIGHT TONIGHT Help EWG protect your health by making a …

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  Alex Formuzis, EWG · [email protected]

December 30, 2019 at 11:13 PM

FW: Update for Erin

Environmental Working Group I'm going to give Erin a report on today’s fundraising numbers, but with just hours left, we haven't raised as much as we need in order to stay on track. Friend, I wanted to bring today’s email from Erin Brockovich to the top of your inbox (below). We’re thril…

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  Aya Matsumoto, EWG · [email protected]

December 30, 2019 at 7:08 PM

Your 2019 Giving Statement

Environmental Working Group Each year, we build our budget to reflect the research and reporting our teams are planning. If we don’t meet our fundraising goals, the shortfall could jeopardize the advocacy and research you count on. Hi there, friend, Before we bid farewell to 2019…

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  Erin Brockovich · [email protected]

December 30, 2019 at 1:01 PM

Game-changing research at risk

Environmental Working Group Ask yourself: If I don’t step up, who will? Superman isn’t coming to fix our problems but we do have ourselves to turn to and make things happen. Dear friend, There’s no one I’d rather have in a foxhole with me than EWG – and I know you feel the same …

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  EWG Rapid Response · [email protected]

December 29, 2019 at 9:32 PM

Neurotoxic pesticide on raisins!

Environmental Working Group FDA tests detected the neurotoxic pesticide chlorpyrifos on raisins! This is the same pesticide that can cause brain damage in kids, even at low levels of exposure. The EU and the states of New York and California have all banned chlorpyrifos. But the EPA refus…

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  Gwyneth Paltrow · [email protected]

December 29, 2019 at 2:17 PM

EWG tops my list

Environmental Working Group We can all breathe easier knowing EWG is in our corner - this scrappy organization is our single most effective ally when it comes to protecting our health and environment. Dear friend, This time of year, I find myself taking stock of what I’m gratefu…

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  Helen Lucey, EWG · [email protected]

December 28, 2019 at 2:08 PM

BREAKING: EU, New York ban chlorpyrifos

Environmental Working Group Chlorpyrifos can cause brain damage in kids, even at incredibly low levels of exposure. Earlier this year, the EU determined there is NO safe level for chlorpyrifos. But Trump's EPA is still protecting this dangerous chemical. The EPA was poised to ban the pest…

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  Helen Lucey, EWG · [email protected]

December 27, 2019 at 3:09 PM

UPDATE re: bee-killing pesticides

Environmental Working Group Bee-killing pesticides, also known as neonics, are making headlines again. Researchers in Japan found that neonics are responsible for wiping out local fish and plankton and may be harming aquatic ecosystems worldwide. URGENT: Bee-killing pesticide…

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  EWG News · [email protected]

December 26, 2019 at 2:03 PM

Cellphones and your health

Environmental Working Group In this issue: Six questions about cellphone radiation and your health. | EWG's guide to safer cell phone use. | California issues caution on cell phone use. | Survey: Are you concerned about potential impacts of cellphone radiation on your health? | Five tips …

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  EWG.org · [email protected]

December 23, 2019 at 2:03 PM

Happy Holidays from your friends at EWG

Environmental Working Group A holiday card from your friends at EWG wishing your family a healthy holiday season and a happy new year.   CONTRIBUTE   UNSUBSCRIBE | CHANGE OPTIONS Remember to add [email protected] to your contact list. EWG's mission is to empower people to live …

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  EWG News · [email protected]

December 22, 2019 at 2:03 PM

Pesticides in food

Environmental Working Group In this issue: Breakfast with a dose of Roundup? Read the Report. | Take action to get glyphosate out of our food. | Are you concerned about cancer-causing glyphosate in food? Take our survey. | Check out the Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce™. | Protect…

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  Helen Lucey, EWG · [email protected]

December 21, 2019 at 2:29 PM

BREAKING re: Monsanto's cancer-linked weedkiller

Environmental Working Group This is outrageous, friend. Five weeks ago, Thailand announced plans to ban three toxic pesticides, including glyphosate and chlorpyrifos. These chemicals are linked to serious health harms, like cancer and brain damage in kids! BREAKING: U.S. Pres…

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  Maura Walsh, EWG · [email protected]

December 20, 2019 at 3:16 PM

We’re still 2,614 short

Environmental Working Group The New York Times just published an editorial on chlorpyrifos titled “How Has This Pesticide Not Been Banned?” Our answer: Because Trump’s EPA is fighting for industry profits instead of your health. Dear friend, The New York Times just published an editorial…

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  EWG Action Alert · [email protected]

December 18, 2019 at 2:34 PM

Neurotoxic chemical on food

Environmental Working Group Chlorpyrifos can legally still be sprayed on kids' favorite foods, like apples, peaches and grapes – despite the fact that the EPA's own assessments said the levels of chlorpyrifos found on produce are unsafe. Join EWG and urge grocery stores like Safeway, Krog…

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  EWG Rapid Response · [email protected]

December 16, 2019 at 1:01 PM

Survey: Should the U.S. ban chlorpyrifos?

Environmental Working Group Two HUGE developments: The E.U. and the state of New York just announced their plans to BAN chlorpyrifos, a neurotoxic pesticide. Chlorpyrifos can cause brain damage in kids, even at incredibly low levels of exposure. Earlier this year, the EU determined there …

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  EWG Cleaners Guide · [email protected]

December 15, 2019 at 1:02 PM

EWG's Top Green Cleaning Picks

Environmental Working Group In this newsletter: EWG's Top-Ranked Products for Laundry, Dishwashing and Bathroom Cleaners. | Hazard Ratings for More Than 2,500 Products. | Get Your Free Copy of EWG's Tips for Greener Cleaning. | Tragic Accidental Death from Mixture of Cleaning Products a C…

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  Alex Formuzis, EWG · [email protected]

December 13, 2019 at 2:10 PM

Update re: Thailand glyphosate ban

Environmental Working Group More than 8,500 supporters have already weighed in on cancer-linked glyphosate, but we haven’t heard from you, friend. We need 3,236 more supporters to weigh in before 11:59 p.m. tonight. Can we count on you to speak up? More than 8,500 supporters have already…

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  EWG.org · [email protected]

December 12, 2019 at 2:30 PM

How to protect your health

Environmental Working Group Whether it’s buying your holiday gifts through AmazonSmile or setting up a gift through FreeWill, it’s easier than ever to support EWG’s work. Here are some of the most effective (and fun!) ways to support EWG this holiday season. Dear friend, Did you …

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  EWG Rapid Response · [email protected]

December 11, 2019 at 1:01 PM

Thailand CANCELS glyphosate ban!

Environmental Working Group This is outrageous, friend. Four weeks ago, Thailand announced plans to ban three toxic pesticides, including glyphosate and chlorpyrifos. These chemicals are linked to serious health harms, like cancer and brain damage in kids! BREAKING: U.S. Pres…

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  Mark Ruffalo · [email protected]

December 9, 2019 at 2:49 PM

‘Dark Waters’, Dark Times

Environmental Working Group PFAS chemicals are dangerous, they’re everywhere, and they’re forever. And what’s worse, the companies responsible for PFAS chemicals, DuPont and 3M, knew they were dangerous for human health - and covered it up. Dear friend, PFAS chemicals are danger…

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  EWG Healthy Living · [email protected]

December 8, 2019 at 2:03 PM

Toxic chemicals in cosmetics

Environmental Working Group Are you concerned about toxic chemicals that might be lurking in the products you and your family use every day? EWG is here to help! To help you get started, here are five quick things you can do right now to protect yourself and your loved ones from toxic che…

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  EWG News · [email protected]

December 7, 2019 at 2:03 PM

Update re: Teflon

Environmental Working Group In this issue: Dark Waters: Now in Theaters. | Take Action: Help stop forever chemicals! | Dark Waters and EWG guide to avoiding PFAS chemicals. | Interactive Map: 610 contamination sites across the U.S. Dear friend, A class of hazardous chemicals know…

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  EWG Rapid Response · [email protected]

December 6, 2019 at 2:40 PM

Glyphosate and cancer

Environmental Working Group More than 42,000 cancer victims and their families are now suing Monsanto over glyphosate’s link to cancer – more than double the number of lawsuits reported in July. Monsanto has already lost three cases, resulting in tens of millions of dollars in damages, in …

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  Jocelyn Lyle, EWG · [email protected]

December 4, 2019 at 2:12 PM

Thank you, thank you, thank you

Environmental Working Group As a thank-you for all you do for EWG throughout the year, I wanted to share some of our top tip sheets and guides for healthier living. Wow, friend. Thanks to supporters like you, EWG hit our Giving Tuesday goal! More than 2,000 supporters helped us c…

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  Ken Cook, EWG · [email protected]

December 3, 2019 at 7:08 PM

FW: Update for Michelle

Did you see Michelle's email? Friend, I wanted to bring today’s email from Michelle Pfeiffer to the top of your inbox (below). We’re thrilled she’s lending her support to EWG on Giving Tuesday. I’m going to give Michelle a report on today’s fundraising numbers, but with just hours left, …

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  Michelle Pfeiffer · [email protected]

December 3, 2019 at 1:17 PM

The next 16 hours

Environmental Working Group I first found EWG when I became a mother. Like most new moms, I encountered misleading and contradictory advice when it came to making decisions about my kids’ health, often leaving me to wonder: Is there anybody out there who will tell me the truth? De…

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  EWG Cyber Monday · [email protected]

December 2, 2019 at 2:57 PM

ONE DAY SALE: EWG Gift Box!

Environmental Working Group Everyone likes a good deal. That’s why EWG is offering first-time donors a special Cyber Monday deal TODAY ONLY! Hi friend, Everyone likes a good deal. That’s why EWG is offering first-time donors a special Cyber Monday deal TODAY ONLY. Our 2019 Holida…

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  EWG.org · [email protected]

December 1, 2019 at 1:04 PM

EWG's Top Reads

Environmental Working Group Some of our favorite new reads just in time for the holiday season: Robert Bilott's Exposure: Poisoned Water, Corporate Greed, and One Lawyer's Twenty-Year Battle Against DuPont. Soozie Eastman's Overload: America’s Toxic Love Story. Mark Hyman, M.D.'s Food: Wh…

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  EWG Healthy Living · [email protected]

November 25, 2019 at 2:17 PM

A healthier Thanksgiving

Environmental Working Group In this newsletter: Stree-free Thanksgiving menu. | Turkey label decoder. | Video and tipsheet: Cleaning up after a meal. | Download the Healthy Living App. | EWG's 2019 Holiday Gift Box: Sustainable Swaps. Dear friend, The holiday season is fast appro…

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  EWG News · [email protected]

November 24, 2019 at 6:49 PM

Tap water, the teflon chemical and glyphosate

Environmental Working Group In this issue: EWG's tap water database: search by zipcode. | Interactive map: Toxic Fluorinated chemicals in tap water. | EWG's guide to avoiding PFAS chemicals. | Breakfast with a dose of Roundup? Read the Report. | Survey: Are you concerned about cancer-caus…

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  EWG.org · [email protected]

November 22, 2019 at 2:20 PM

Teflon chemical and your health

Environmental Working Group In this issue: Why should you care about PFAS contamination? Learn More. | Take Action: Get PFAS chemicals out of our environment and our bodies! | Take the PFAS survey. | EWG's guide to avoiding PFAS chemicals. | Interactive Map: 610 contamination sites across…

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  EWG.org · [email protected]

November 21, 2019 at 2:34 PM

Five tips for better beauty

Environmental Working Group EWG is here to help! Here are five quick things you can do right now to protect yourself and your loved ones from toxic chemical pollution. Dear friend, Are you concerned about toxic chemicals that might be lurking in the products you and your family u…

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  Maura Walsh, EWG · [email protected]

November 19, 2019 at 5:01 PM

URGENT re: pollinators

Environmental Working Group Do you think the U.S. should ban neonic pesticides? Remember, neonics have been linked to a massive decline in bee populations, and emerging research suggests they may also harm migrating birds and white-tailed deer. The EU has already banned these highly toxic pesticid…

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