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June 19, 2020 at 1:02 PM

In honor of Juneteenth

Environmental Working Group This year Juneteenth is especially meaningful, as people of all backgrounds have gathered to raise their voices and declare: Black Lives Matter. EWG stands in solidarity with Black, Indigenous and other people of color and redoubles our commitment to support and join l…

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  EWG Breaking News · [email protected]

June 18, 2020 at 3:34 PM

Midnight deadline to save bees

Environmental Working Group FINAL Chance To BAN Pesticides Threatening Bees. Will you help us submit 25,000 additional comments before the EPA’s new June 18 deadline?         EWG is committed to supporting and joining our fellow Americans who are on the front lines in the fi…

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  EWG Breaking News · [email protected]

June 17, 2020 at 3:41 PM

New Deadline for Bees

Environmental Working Group The EPA just reopened its comment period on pesticides threatening bees and is asking to hear from the public again. Will you help us submit 25,000 additional comments before the EPA’s new June 18 deadline?         EWG is committed to supporting a…

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  EWG.org · [email protected]

June 16, 2020 at 3:34 PM

California's Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act

Environmental Working Group What is California's toxic-free cosmetics act? | Inside: Fight for toxic-free cosmetics! | New EWG VERIFIED products. | Get your free copy of EWG's quick tips for choosing safer personal care products! | Get EWG's Sun Sampler Pack. | Im major win for consumers, Johnson…

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  Ken Cook, EWG · [email protected]

June 1, 2020 at 11:18 PM

EWG Statement on the Murder of George Floyd

Environmental Working Group The Environmental Working Group stands in solidarity and mourning with the family of George Floyd, to honor his memory and grieve his senseless, hateful, brutal murder at the hands of Minneapolis police officers.   Dear friend, The Environmental Working…

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  Jocelyn Lyle, EWG · [email protected]

June 1, 2020 at 1:59 PM

Almost gone!

Environmental Working Group With the summer weather starting and all of us itching to be outdoors, I want to make sure you had access to EWG's 2020 Sun Sampler Packs. They're going fast – should I set one aside for you? Hi friend, Did you see this email? With the summer weather starting a…

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  EWG Action Fund · [email protected]

May 29, 2020 at 12:01 PM

PFAS chemicals and your immune system

Environmental Working Group Action Fund We need the EPA to set a health-protective standard to get these toxic chemicals out of our drinking water. The EPA is accepting comments on its decision to regulate PFOA and PFOS, but we only have until June 10 to make sure it sets a health-protective stan…

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  Nneka Leiba, EWG · [email protected]

May 28, 2020 at 12:02 PM

Try out safer sunscreens

Environmental Working Group It can be a challenge to find sunscreens that are effective and free of chemicals of concern. When you do head outside for a bit of fresh air, make sure you have the right sun protection. Friend, It’s natural to want to get out in the sun as the weathe…

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  EWG Sun Safety · [email protected]

May 26, 2020 at 12:01 PM

It’s back! Get EWG’s Sun Sampler Pack

Environmental Working Group It can be tough to find sunscreens that protect against the sun's damaging rays and aren't full of nasty chemicals. That's why we're bringing back EWG's Sun Sampler Pack, full of EWG-rated sunscreen products that meet our strict criteria for ingredient safety and sun p…

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  EWG Breaking News · [email protected]

May 23, 2020 at 1:02 PM

EWG’s Best-Scoring Sunscreens for Kids

Environmental Working Group Forty percent of the non-mineral products in this year's sunscreen guide contained one worrisome ingredient.   Dear friend, For EWG’s 2020 Sunscreen Guide, our scientists reviewed more than 1,300 sun-protection products. Forty percent of the non-miner…

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  EWG.org · [email protected]

May 22, 2020 at 1:03 PM

Oxybenzone in sunscreens

Environmental Working Group Our scientists have reviewed more than 1,300 sun-protection products, so no matter what you're doing, you can count on EWG’s 2020 Guide to Sunscreens to find an effective sunscreen with fewer worrisome ingredients!   Friend, EWG’s 2020 Guide to Sunscr…

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  EWG Science Team · [email protected]

May 21, 2020 at 1:03 PM

EWG’s 2020 Guide to Sunscreens

Environmental Working Group EWG’s 2020 Guide to Sunscreens is here! Whether you’re outside in the garden, walking the dog or just sitting near the window enjoying a good book, it’s crucial to protect yourself from the sun’s damaging rays with a sunscreen that’s both effective and free from hazard…

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  EWG Breaking News · [email protected]

May 19, 2020 at 12:02 PM

Atrazine in drinking water

Environmental Working Group Trump’s EPA has yet again picked protecting Big Ag’s profits over your health. Breaking: EPA Allows Big Ag To Stop Monitoring Atrazine in Drinking Water! Help EWG fight to keep toxic pesticides out of our environment by completing our quick survey. TAKE …

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  EWG News · [email protected]

May 16, 2020 at 1:04 PM

Top Stories: Healthy home tips and farmworkers

Environmental Working Group In this newsletter: Work conditions make farmworkers uniquely vulnerable to COVID-19. | Ready to create a healthier home? Get EWG's Healthy Home Checklist to get started! | Counties with meatpacking plants have twice the rate of COVID-19 infections. | Protect yourself …

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  EWG Action Alert · [email protected]

May 14, 2020 at 12:01 PM

Protecting military families

Environmental Working Group We need to take action to protect our nation’s military families. For decades the military has allowed toxic PFAS chemicals to contaminate drinking water on military bases and in neighboring communities across the country. These chemicals have been linked to serious he…

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  Maura Walsh, EWG · [email protected]

May 13, 2020 at 12:03 PM

COVID-19 resources

Environmental Working Group Your health has never been more important. That's why our researchers have been working tirelessly to pivot our work and provide you with the tools you need to protect yourself from the novel coronavirus. But now we want to hear from you. How can EWG best support you a…

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  EWG News · [email protected]

May 11, 2020 at 1:19 PM

Update re: sunscreens

Environmental Working Group We are weeks away from releasing our 2020 Guide to Sunscreens. Make sure you don't miss it. Be the first to know.   CONTRIBUTE   UNSUBSCRIBE | CHANGE OPTIONS Remember to add [email protected] to your contact list. EWG's mission is to empower …

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  Helen Lucey, EWG · [email protected]

May 7, 2020 at 1:31 PM

Protect food and farm workers!

Environmental Working Group The federal government has failed to take action to protect vulnerable food and farm workers. This inaction is putting the sources of our food at risk. We need to step up and protect these essential workers now before it's too late. Will you join us? Friend, C…

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  Ken Cook, EWG · [email protected]

May 5, 2020 at 1:39 PM

José Andrés and World Central Kitchen

Environmental Working Group The heroes at World Central Kitchen are working around the clock to ensure that communities in COVID-19 hotspots have access to fresh meals (more than 3 million!) and to speak out for the need to protect our food workers and food system. Friend, These …

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  Helen Lucey, EWG · [email protected]

May 4, 2020 at 12:02 PM

Re: Your signature

Environmental Working Group Neonics have been linked to massive declines in bee populations. They may also cause harm to kids' developing brains. We only have until May 4 to force the EPA to take action, so please, join the fight today! Incredible, friend. With only hours left, we’ve rea…

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  EWG.org · [email protected]

May 2, 2020 at 1:24 PM

Health impacts of toxic chemicals

Environmental Working Group We're planning a video conversation between Ken Cook, president of EWG, and Dr. Leo Trasande, an internationally renowned leader in environmental health. They'll be discussing how toxic chemicals in your home could increase the threat of COVID-19, so please take a minu…

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  Alex Formuzis, EWG · [email protected]

May 1, 2020 at 1:47 PM

Missing signature for bees

Environmental Working Group More than 44,388 supporters have signed EWG’s petition calling on the EPA to BAN bee-killing pesticides. We only have 3 more days, but I still don’t see your name. Incredible, friend. More than 44,388 supporters have signed EWG’s petition calling on the EPA to…

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  Maura Walsh, EWG · [email protected]

April 29, 2020 at 2:01 PM

Bee-killing pesticide on raisins

Environmental Working Group When EWG compiled the Dirty Dozen this year, we discovered that 84% of raisin samples tested had residues of neonicotinoids. These are the bee-killing pesticides that new research suggests may harm kids' developing nervous systems and brains. Tell the…

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  Nneka Leiba, EWG · [email protected]

April 27, 2020 at 2:17 PM

How to eat well during a pandemic

Environmental Working Group EWG's researchers have put together a brand-new tip sheet to help you eat well and shop safely, whether you're heading to the store or placing an order online. New Tip Sheet: EWG’s Guide to Eating Well During a Pandemic GET THE GUIDE   Dear friend,…

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  EWG.org · [email protected]

April 25, 2020 at 1:06 PM

PFAS chemicals and your immune system

Environmental Working Group Inside: Learn about PFAS chemicals and the immune system. | Get EWG's guide to avoiding PFAS chemicals. | Take action to get PFAS chemicals out of our environment and our bodies.   CONTRIBUTE   UNSUBSCRIBE | CHANGE OPTIONS Re…

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  EWG Action Fund · [email protected]

April 23, 2020 at 1:57 PM

Our air and water at risk

Environmental Working Group The EPA has given polluters license to self-police during the COVID-19 pandemic - effectively giving coal plants and chemical manufacturers free rein to pump harmful pollution into our air and water! This is especially alarming in light of a new study that found even a…

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  EWG.org · [email protected]

April 22, 2020 at 12:01 PM

Earth Day: Take action from home

Environmental Working Group In honor of Earth Day, we wanted to share with you some ways you can take action from home, plus some of our most popular resources for living greener and healthier all year long. During this challenging time, you can count on EWG to continue to provide science-based, …

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  Ken Cook, EWG · [email protected]

April 20, 2020 at 12:02 PM

Auto pollution and your health

Environmental Working Group The Trump EPA wants to allow 1 billion additional tons of lung-harming carbon dioxide pollution by gutting fuel-efficiency and air pollution standards for the auto industry. Tell the Auto Industry: Reject Trump’s Rollback of Mileage Standards! TAKE AC…

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  EWG.org · [email protected]

April 18, 2020 at 1:05 PM

Protecting your hands during COVID-19

Environmental Working Group Many of us are spending a lot of time at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic and thinking about our health. Now might be a good time to take inventory of your personal care products. Did you know that manufacturers are not required to test personal care products or ingre…

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  Colin · [email protected]

April 17, 2020 at 1:46 PM

America’s food system

Environmental Working Group In the next COVID-19 stimulus bill. Congress must take action to improve and protect America’s food system. Tell Congress: Protect Our Food System From COVID-19! TAKE ACTION   Dear friend, Families who struggle to afford healthy food and the peopl…

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  Alex Formuzis, EWG · [email protected]

April 15, 2020 at 2:07 PM

3 things on glyphosate

Environmental Working Group Here are three numbers you need to know about Monsanto and cancer-linked glyphosate: 1. 250 million pounds of Monsanto’s Roundup are dumped on American farmland each year. The key ingredient in Roundup is glyphosate. 2. 42,000 cancer victims and their families are suin…

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  EWG Action Alert · [email protected]

April 13, 2020 at 1:08 PM

EWG vs. Monsanto

Environmental Working Group EWG is fighting to expose the EPA's crooked ruling and stop Monsanto from using it to take money away from a cancer victim! Can we count on you to join us? Unbelievable, friend. We thought Monsanto couldn’t sink any lower, but now they’re trying to wri…

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  EWG.org · [email protected]

April 11, 2020 at 1:04 PM

Ask Dr. Harvey Karp

Environmental Working Group If you're at home with your kids during the COVID-19 pandemic, you probably have a lot of questions about its impact on their mental and physical health. That's why we are planning a Facebook Live conversation between Ken Cook, president of EWG, and Dr. Harvey Karp, pe…

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  EWG Breaking News · [email protected]

April 10, 2020 at 1:03 PM

EWG takes on Monsanto

Environmental Working Group Breaking: EWG Takes on Monsanto! EWG filed a legal brief challenging Monsanto’s attempt to take millions from a cancer victim. Can we count on you to stand with us? BREAKING: EWG Takes on Monsanto! EWG filed a legal brief challenging Monsanto’s atte…

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  Maura Walsh, EWG · [email protected]

April 8, 2020 at 12:01 PM

Save the Dirty DozenTM

Environmental Working Group If you’re concerned about pesticides, here are three numbers you need to know about: 99% of raisins tested positive for at least two pesticides. Brain-damaging chlorpyrifos and bee-killing neonics were among the pesticides found on raisins. 60% of kale samples tested p…

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  Helen Lucey, EWG · [email protected]

April 6, 2020 at 1:02 PM

UPDATE re: Glyphosate ruling

Environmental Working Group Earlier this year Trump’s EPA sided with Monsanto and declared cancer-causing glyphosate safe! Now the EPA is facing a lawsuit on that decision. The EPA ignored research showing a strong connection between glyphosate and cancer, instead relying on "scientific" studies …

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  EWG News · [email protected]

April 4, 2020 at 1:05 PM

EWG's COVID-19 Tips

Environmental Working Group Inside: Article: How to shop safely and eat well during the Coronavirus pandemic. | Cooped up because of Coronavirus? Keep the air fresh. | 16 effective and safe products to guard against Coronavirus. | EWG's Coronavirus tipsheet. Friend, The COVID-19 …

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  Alex Formuzis, EWG · [email protected]

April 3, 2020 at 1:34 PM

Re: Dirty DozenTM attacks

Environmental Working Group A Big Ag front group has claimed EWG is "anti-fruits and veggies" and called our guide "fake news." Monsanto has called it "propaganda." We need your help to fight off these attacks and continue the research that protects your family. Hi friend: With just 7 day…

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  Maura Walsh, EWG · [email protected]

April 1, 2020 at 12:01 PM

FW: The 2020 Dirty DozenTM List

Environmental Working Group This year we found an average of 13 pesticide residues on conventional raisin samples! These toxic pesticides include bee-killing neonicotinoids and brain-damaging chlorpyrifos. Check out the full report. I wanted to make sure you saw EWG’s 2020 Dirty Dozen™ li…

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  EWG Pesticide Team · [email protected]

March 30, 2020 at 3:59 PM

Shut down the Dirty DozenTM?

Environmental Working Group Big Ag is intensifying attacks on EWG's work. This year Big Ag and the Alliance for Food and Farming tried to discredit our work and shut down the Dirty Dozen™ list days before its release. Absurd! EWG gives consumers the FACTS to help you reduce your pesticide exposur…

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  EWG News · [email protected]

March 28, 2020 at 1:04 PM

The Dirty DozenTM List of Fruits and Veggies

Environmental Working Group Eighty-four percent of raisins tested positive for at least one neonic. Neonics are infamous for their link to rapidly declining bee populations, but emerging research suggests these pesticides may also harm kids’ developing brains. This year’s Shopper…

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  EWG Breaking News · [email protected]

March 27, 2020 at 1:20 PM

The 2020 Dirty DozenTM List

Environmental Working Group Ninety-nine percent of conventional raisins tested positive for at least two pesticides, including some that can harm kids' developing brains! American kids under 15 eat about 208 million pounds of raisins each year. This year’s Shopper’s Guide to Pest…

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  EWG.org · [email protected]

March 25, 2020 at 12:01 PM

Strawberries and raisins

Environmental Working Group This year's Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce is full of alarming facts. But this year’s biggest shock isn't on the Dirty Dozen list. EWG’s 2020 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™ is finally here, and the results are shocking! For the fif…

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  EWG Action Alert · [email protected]

March 24, 2020 at 1:03 PM

Bees need your help

Environmental Working Group The EPA is asking to hear from the public, but we have to submit our petition before the EPA’s April 4 deadline. We know it’s going to take a tidal wave of grassroots support to force the EPA to listen to average Americans instead of the pesticide industry. That’s why …

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  Helen Lucey, EWG · [email protected]

March 23, 2020 at 12:03 PM

Update re: Neonics’ health risks

Environmental Working Group Here are three numbers that should worry you. 42% of bee colonies collapsed in the U.S. alone in 2015. 50% of 3- to 5-year-old kids tested positive for a bee-killing pesticide in a CDC study. 4 of these toxic pesticides are already banned in Europe. T…

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  EWG News · [email protected]

March 20, 2020 at 1:06 PM

EWG’s Tips re: COVID-19

Environmental Working Group In this newsletter: Avoiding Coronavirus the clean way. | Lessons from Coronavirus. | New Coronavirus tipsheet. | EWG VERIFIED Hand Soaps and Hand Sanitizer. Friend, Each and every one of us is grappling with the impact in our families and communities …

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  EWG Science Team · [email protected]

March 19, 2020 at 1:15 PM

Avoiding Coronavirus the Clean Way

Environmental Working Group Inside: Article: Avoiding Coronavirus the clean way. | Article: Lessons from Coronavirus. | New Coronavirus tipsheet. | EWG VERIFIED Hand Soaps and Hand Sanitizer. Friend, Each and every one of us is grappling with the impact in our families and commun…

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  EWG Rapid Response · [email protected]

March 18, 2020 at 1:58 PM

URGENT: Bee-Killing Pesticide Found in Kids!

Environmental Working Group The CDC has found a bee-killing pesticide in 50% of 3- to 5-year-old kids and 30% of adults. Their results show that exposure to neonicotinoids is far more widespread - and at much higher concentrations than previously thought. URGENT: CDC Finds a B…

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  Helen Lucey, EWG · [email protected]

March 17, 2020 at 1:03 PM

Neonics and kids’ health

Environmental Working Group The U.S. has done nothing to protect our environment or our kids from neonics, but we have a chance to force them to take action. The EPA is asking to hear from the public on neonics, but we only have until April 4. We need to overwhelm the agency with 50,000 comments …

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  Maura Walsh, EWG · [email protected]

March 16, 2020 at 1:04 PM

URGENT re: bee-killing pesticides

Environmental Working Group Bees are rapidly declining across the globe. That’s frightening news since bees are responsible for one-third of our food supply. Scientists have identified one class of toxic pesticides that may play a key role in bees’ global decline: neonicotinoids. …

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