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  Helen Lucey, EWG · [email protected]
August 6, 2020 at 1:03 PM

Glyphosate in food

Environmental Working Group EWG scientists recently exposed shockingly high levels of cancer-linked glyphosate in hummus. Previous EWG tests also revealed high levels of this toxic weedkiller in cereals, oats and snack bars.     URGENT: EWG Finds Cancer-Linked Glyphosate in Hum…
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  EWG Breaking News · [email protected]
August 4, 2020 at 4:25 PM

Tell Congress: BAN Toxic Pesticides

Environmental Working Group After years of inaction from the EPA, Congress is taking serious action on toxic pesticides.   Tell Congress: BAN Toxic Pesticides! TAKE ACTION Tell Congress: BAN Toxic Pesticides! TAKE ACTION   Finally friend, After years of inact…
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  EWG News · [email protected]
August 1, 2020 at 1:05 PM

Protect yourself from PFAS chemicals

Environmental Working Group In this newsletter: Learn about PFAS chemicals. | Rob Bilott's Exposure now in paperback. | Guide to avoiding PFAS chemicals. | Take action to get PFAS chemicals out of our environment and our bodies.   CONTRIBUTE   KNOW YOUR ENVI…
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  Helen Lucey, EWG · [email protected]
July 31, 2020 at 1:04 PM

Midnight deadline: 56,019 supporters needed

Environmental Working Group Recent tests by EWG have found shockingly high levels of glyphosate in popular foods like hummus and cereal. Wow, friend. More than 43,000 supporters have signed EWG’s petition urging PepsiCo to get glyphosate out of our food. But I still don’t see your name. …
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  EWG Rapid Response · [email protected]
July 28, 2020 at 1:46 PM

Unnecessary exposure

Environmental Working Group Our unnecessary exposure every day to toxic chemicals like PFAS can damage our immune, respiratory and endocrine systems.     Friend, In the 27 years since we started EWG, our team has fought tirelessly to protect the public from toxic chemicals in…
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  Maura Walsh, EWG · [email protected]
July 27, 2020 at 1:03 PM

Update re: your signature

Environmental Working Group EWG tests have found shockingly high levels of glyphosate in PepsiCo products like Quaker Oats and Sabra Hummus. Please join the fight for your health today! Wow, friend. More than 31,000 supporters have signed EWG’s petition urging PepsiCo to get glyphosate o…
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  EWG.org · [email protected]
July 25, 2020 at 1:02 PM

Toxic-Free Cosmetics

Environmental Working Group If you care about cosmetics ingredients, you need to be aware of what is happening in California.     Friend, If you care about cosmetics ingredients, you need to be aware of what is happening in California. Last month, the California Assembly passed …
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  Helen Lucey, EWG · [email protected]
July 23, 2020 at 2:45 PM

Action needed on glyphosate

Environmental Working Group Recent tests by EWG have found shockingly high levels of glyphosate in popular foods like hummus and cereal. Although some food companies, like Kellogg’s, have announced plans to reduce the levels of this cancer-linked weedkiller in their products, PepsiCo has yet to t…
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  EWG Action Alert · [email protected]
July 21, 2020 at 1:04 PM

Update re: cancer-linked weedkiller in food

Environmental Working Group Recent tests by EWG have found shockingly high levels of glyphosate in popular foods like hummus and cereal. Although some food companies, like Kellogg’s, have announced plans to reduce the levels of this cancer-linked weedkiller in their products, PepsiCo has yet to t…
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  EWG Action Alert · [email protected]
July 20, 2020 at 2:46 PM

Action Needed re: PFAS chemicals

Environmental Working Group Congress is taking meaningful action to stop the spread of these “forever chemicals” and clean up legacy pollution. But we need your help to make sure the chemical industry doesn’t win this time.   Tell Your Representative: Stop the Spread of PFAS Chemic…
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  EWG.org · [email protected]
July 18, 2020 at 12:58 PM

Pesticides and your health

Environmental Working Group Inside: Cancer-linked glyphosate in hummus: Read the report. | Should Monsanto's cancer linked pesticide glyphosate carry a warning? | Concerned about pesticides in your food? Check out EWG's Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce. | Take Action: Get glyphosate out o…
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  Alex Formuzis, EWG · [email protected]
July 17, 2020 at 1:05 PM

PepsiCo: Get glyphosate out of our food!

Environmental Working Group Did you see EWG’s latest report on glyphosate in food? Here’s what you need to know:   PepsiCo: Get glyphosate out of our food! TAKE ACTION PepsiCo: Get glyphosate out of our food! TAKE ACTION   Dear friend, Did you see EWG’s latest…
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  EWG.org · [email protected]
July 15, 2020 at 1:13 PM

EWG’s Guide to Avoiding Glyphosate

Environmental Working Group Independent laboratory tests commissioned by EWG found glyphosate, the notorious weedkiller linked to cancer, in more than 80 percent of non-organic hummus and chickpeas samples.   Dear friend, BREAKING: EWG just released a report that shows there mig…
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  EWG Breaking News · [email protected]
July 14, 2020 at 1:05 PM

Glyphosate in hummus

Environmental Working Group BREAKING: EWG is releasing a report today that shows there might be an extra ingredient in your hummus: the toxic pesticide glyphosate.   Dear friend, BREAKING: EWG is releasing a report today that shows there might be an extra ingredient in your humm…
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  EWG.org · [email protected]
July 11, 2020 at 1:06 PM

Re: Teflon Chemical

Environmental Working Group Inside: Learn about PFAS chemicals. | Get EWG's guide to avoiding PFAS chemicals. | Take action to get PFAS chemicals out of our environment and our bodies.       Individuals like you account for more than half of EWG's revenue and …
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  EWG Action Alert · [email protected]
July 9, 2020 at 1:05 PM

BREAKING: EPA fails to protect consumers

Environmental Working Group The Trump EPA just finalized new regulations on PFAS chemicals that fall woefully short of what’s needed to protect consumers.   BREAKING: EPA Fails To Protect Consumers From Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ Help EWG fight the PFAS contamination crisis by compl…
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  Maura Walsh, EWG · [email protected]
July 6, 2020 at 1:40 PM

Monsanto’s cancer-linked pesticide

Environmental Working Group Our scientists are just days away from releasing their new analysis of Monsanto’s cancer-linked pesticide. Don’t let Monsanto keep you in the dark about cancer-linked pesticides in your food. Sign up now to be one of the first to know when EWG launches its next report …
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  EWG.org · [email protected]
July 2, 2020 at 3:04 PM

Tips: Healthier food, bug spray and sun safety

Environmental Working Group Before you fire up the grill or head outside to enjoy fireworks to celebrate the Fourth of July, make sure you check out EWG’s top tips on food, sun safety and avoiding bug bites.         EWG is committed to supporting and joining our fellow Americ…
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  EWG Sunscreen · [email protected]
July 1, 2020 at 1:38 PM

100 New SPF Products Added

Environmental Working Group Inside: Check out EWG's 2020 guide to sunscreens. | 5 sunscreen myths debunked. | Choosing the best sunscreen for your kids. | 10 common mistakes when applying sunscreen. | Best beach and sport sunscreens: See them all. | Take EWG's sunscreen guide with you. …
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  Helen Lucey, EWG · [email protected]
June 29, 2020 at 5:34 PM

Re: Cancer-linked glyphosate

Environmental Working Group Monsanto, now owned by Bayer, has waged a ruthless misinformation campaign to cover up any science linking glyphosate to cancer. They’ve even come after EWG, calling our pesticide work “propaganda.” EWG won’t be silenced. We’re fighting for your right to know about pot…
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  EWG News · [email protected]
June 27, 2020 at 1:02 PM

Top stories on our food system and COVID-19

Environmental Working Group Watch: Fixing our broken food system: A coversation with Senator Cory Booker, Michael Pollan, Eric Schlosser, and Deborah Berkowitz, moderated by EWG's Ken Cook.         EWG is committed to supporting and joining our fellow Americans who are on the…
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  EWG Rapid Response · [email protected]
June 26, 2020 at 1:04 PM

UPDATE re: Glyphosate cancer warning

Environmental Working Group A federal judge has blocked California’s effort to require a cancer warning on Bayer-Monsanto's signature weedkiller, glyphosate.       EWG is committed to supporting and joining our fellow Americans who are on the front lines in the fight again…
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  EWG.org · [email protected]
June 24, 2020 at 1:11 PM

Update re: Glyphosate in Food

Environmental Working Group We are weeks away from releasing our new glyphosate testing results. Make sure you don't miss our new report. Sign up to be the first to know.         EWG is committed to supporting and joining our fellow Americans who are on the front lines in the…
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  EWG · [email protected]
June 21, 2020 at 6:41 PM

NEW: EWG VERIFIEDTM Baby Care

Environmental Working Group Our children deserve the best. That’s why today, on Father’s Day, we’re excited to announce EWG VERIFIED™: Baby Diapers!         EWG is committed to supporting and joining our fellow Americans who are on the front lines in the fight against racial …
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  EWG.org · [email protected]
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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