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- Bang for your buck: Lip gloss Bang for your buck: Lip gloss JR Culpepper February 2, 2026 .has--background.block-content--type-curated-block-list { padding-top: 3rem; padding-bottom: 3rem; } Finding a lip gloss that delivers the perfect glass-like finish shouldn't require a compromise on your health — or your budget.Whether you’re preparing for a date or just touching up your look, the right lip gloss will leave your lips looking refreshed, healthy and youthful. But crowded shelves and confusing ingredient labels can make finding the ideal product difficult. This winter, EWG is here to help. We combed through our Skin Deep® database to find options that are not only $22 or less…
- In virtual briefing, clean energy advocates highlight California’s ‘balcony solar’ bill to cut electric bills for millions In virtual briefing, clean energy advocates highlight California’s ‘balcony solar’ bill to cut electric bills for millions Iris Myers February 2, 2026 SACRAMENTO – State Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) and clean energy advocates last week outlined how a bill he introduced would make it easier and more affordable for millions of Californians to lower their electricity bills by generating their own solar power.During a January 29 virtual press briefing, supporters of the bill, SB 868, explained how it would expand access to safe, plug-in solar systems, also known as “balcony solar.” If enacted, the legislation would cut unnecessary red tape and establish…
- Transcript of EWG podcast 'Ken Cook Is Having Another Episode' – Episode 48Transcript of EWG podcast 'Ken Cook Is Having Another Episode' – Episode 48 JR Culpepper January 29, 2026 Are you susceptible to cult-like thinking? According to author Jane Borden, everyone might be, especially Americans.In today’s episode, Borden talks with EWG President and co-Founder Ken Cook about how the Pilgrims and Puritans essentially founded America as a “high-control doomsday group” and that those patterns never went away.In her book, “Cults Like Us: Why Doomsday Thinking Drives America,” Borden identifies the warning signs: worship of a charismatic leader who can't be criticized, apocalyptic crisis narratives, conspiratorial thinking that explains away inconvenient facts,…
- How plugging into the sun could help Californians lower their energy billsHow plugging into the sun could help Californians lower their energy bills Anthony Lacey January 29, 2026 Californians, who face some of the highest electricity rates in the country, could get financial relief from something as simple as plugging a device into an outlet at home.Plug-in solar technologies, also known as balcony solar, are portable panels that simply plug into standard wall outlets in a house or apartment. These panels are small enough to attach to apartment balcony railings, sit on a patio or lean against a backyard fence. The electricity the panels generate from the sun instantly powers everyday essentials,…
- EWG statement on House lawmakers opposing limits on state, local pesticide safety policiesEWG statement on House lawmakers opposing limits on state, local pesticide safety policies Anthony Lacey January 28, 2026 WASHINGTON – A group of 137 House lawmakers is urging leaders in Congress and the House Agriculture Committee to reject any legislation that would limit longstanding state and local pesticide safety rules.The lawmakers, led by Reps. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.), Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) and Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), sent a letter on January 28 warning that any restriction on pesticide rules would block states’ laws, including those intended to warn parents and protect children at schools near where pesticides are sprayed.The letter…
- Virtual press briefing on California ‘balcony solar’ billVirtual press briefing on California ‘balcony solar’ bill JR Culpepper January 27, 2026 Update appendedSACRAMENTO — On January 29, supporters of California’s new “balcony solar” legislation, SB 868, will hold a virtual press briefing to explain how the bill would expand consumer access to plug-in solar systems by cutting red tape and setting safety standards.Also known as the Plug and Play Solar Act, the legislation is sponsored by the Environmental Working Group. The bill's author, Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), will join the briefing, along with representatives from EWG and additional speakers.WHEN:Thursday, January 29, 202611 a.m. PSTWHO:California State Sen. Scott…
- EWG statement on EPA’s plan to end animal testingEWG statement on EPA’s plan to end animal testing Monica Amarelo January 23, 2026 WASHINGTON – On Thursday, the Environmental Protection Agency announced it is moving forward to end mammalian animal testing.The planned phaseout revives a policy proposed under the first Trump administration to eliminate the practice by 2035. The Biden administration removed formal phaseout deadlines, claiming testing science was not progressing fast enough to achieve the change.An end to animal testing is a worthy goal. But without a modern, rigorous regulatory framework, the EPA’s plan risks turning pregnant people, children and vulnerable communities into test subjects for the chemical…
- EWG testimony before the Vermont Senate Committee on Health and Welfare on S 26, to ban 6 food dyes from being served at schoolsEWG testimony before the Vermont Senate Committee on Health and Welfare on S 26, to ban 6 food dyes from being served at schools Iris Myers January 20, 2026 Good morning. My name is Scott Faber, and I am testifying this morning on behalf of the Environmental Working Group. I am also an Adjunct Professor of Food Law at Georgetown University Law Center. Before joining EWG, I was the vice president for government affairs for the Consumer Brands Association, the food industry’s trade association. I’d like to make five brief points. One, the overwhelming evidence shows that synthetic dyes hamper learning for some…
- House proposal would weaken EPA safeguards and fast-track toxic chemicals into American homes and workplacesHouse proposal would weaken EPA safeguards and fast-track toxic chemicals into American homes and workplaces JR Culpepper January 16, 2026 WASHINGTON – In a move that could dramatically increase Americans’ exposure to hazardous chemicals, House Republicans have released the unofficial draft of a bill that would weaken the country’s primary chemical safety law.House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.) and Environment Subcommittee Chairman Gary Palmer (R-Ala.) released the draft on Thursday. The proposal would force the Environmental Protection Agency to speed up the approval of new toxic chemicals and weaken safety requirements for approval, even when companies fail to provide…
- FDA reports over 50 PFAS ingredients intentionally added to 1,700 personal care productsFDA reports over 50 PFAS ingredients intentionally added to 1,700 personal care products Anthony Lacey January 15, 2026 Hundreds of personal care products people use every day may contain the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, according to a Food and Drug Administration report.As of 2024, more than 50 PFAS ingredients were used in almost 1,700 unique products, the report finds. The ingredients are added to cosmetics with claims of improving product texture, durability and water resistance and enhancing skin-smoothing or shine effects. The report shows many Americans could be applying products with PFAS ingredients to their face, eyes and skin daily, sometimes…
- Sharp rise in livestock antibiotic use threatens life-saving medicationsSharp rise in livestock antibiotic use threatens life-saving medications Anthony Lacey January 13, 2026 The sale of medically important antibiotics for use in livestock surged in 2024, raising serious concerns about overuse of these medications worsening drug resistance.Antibiotics are classified as medically important if they’re essential for treating infections in people. Human antibiotic-resistant infections already cause an estimated 2.8 million illnesses and 35,000 deaths a year in the U.S alone. Globally they’re projected to cause 10 million deaths a year by 2050. The excessive use of antibiotics in factory-farmed animals can spur the development of drug-resistant bacteria, making life-saving medicines less effective for…
- California senator introduces 'balcony solar' bill to lower energy bills for millions of householdsCalifornia senator introduces 'balcony solar' bill to lower energy bills for millions of households Anthony Lacey January 7, 2026 Update appendedSACRAMENTO – A bill introduced Monday in the California Senate offers a practical, affordable and clean path to relief from historically high electricity prices that hurt middle- and working-class households. Senate Bill 868 would eliminate red tape and set statewide safety standards for portable solar photovoltaic energy devices, often called “balcony solar” or “plug-in PV.” Reducing these barriers would enable budget-conscious households to generate their own clean power and cut electricity costs with simple plug-and-play solar technologies that work for all households,…
- EWG statement on Indiana bill to ban 13 harmful chemicals from school foodEWG statement on Indiana bill to ban 13 harmful chemicals from school food Iris Myers January 7, 2026 INDIANAPOLIS – On Jan. 22, the Indiana House passed a bill, introduced by Indiana Rep. Julie McGuire (R-District 93), to protect school children in the state from harmful food chemicals. If enacted, HB 1137 would ban Indiana public schools from serving food containing thirteen additives: azodicarbonamide, butylated hydroxytoluene, potassium bromate, propyl paraben, tert-butylhydroquinone, titanium dioxide, Blue Dye No. 1, Blue 2, Green Dye No. 3, Red Dye No. 3, Red 40, Yellow Dye No. 5 or Yellow 6.All 13 chemicals listed in the bill are linked to health harms, such as neurobehavioral problems…
- EWG statement on new federal dietary guidelinesEWG statement on new federal dietary guidelines Iris Myers January 7, 2026 WASHINGTON – Today the federal government published new dietary guidelines that urge Americans to pump the brakes on eating highly processed foods – often called ultra-processed food, or UPF.Research continues to show that diets high in UPF are linked to increased risk of developing chronic illnesses like Type 2 diabetes, depression, and heart, kidney and gastrointestinal diseases.The following is a statement from Sarah Reinhardt, Environmental Working Group dietitian and senior strategic campaign director for food systems: When it comes to ultra-processed food, the guidelines point us in the right direction. We…
- EWG testimony before the Indiana House Committee on Education on HB 1137, to ban 13 harmful food chemicals from being served at schoolsEWG testimony before the Indiana House Committee on Education on HB 1137, to ban 13 harmful food chemicals from being served at schools Iris Myers January 6, 2026 Good morning. My name is Scott Faber and I am testifying this morning on behalf of the Environmental Working Group. I am also an adjunct professor of food law at Georgetown University Law Center. Before joining EWG, I was the vice president for government affairs for the Consumer Brands Association, the food industry’s trade association. I’d like to make five points. One, the overwhelming evidence shows that synthetic dyes make it harder for…
- Transcript of EWG podcast 'Ken Cook Is Having Another Episode'- Episode 47Transcript of EWG podcast 'Ken Cook Is Having Another Episode'- Episode 47 JR Culpepper December 22, 2025 The longest U.S. government shutdown in history just ended and millions of Americans are about to pay for it. Health insurance premiums are set to double, SNAP food benefits were frozen for 42 million people and Democrats caved without securing protections for either.In today’s episode, Ken sits down with Liz Hamel, vice president and director of public opinion and survey research at health policy research organization KFF, about her groundbreaking research on the Make America Healthy Again, or MAHA, movement.A Washington Post/KFF poll…
- FDA finds toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in food but still won’t set enforceable limitsFDA finds toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in food but still won’t set enforceable limits Iris Myers December 19, 2025 WASHINGTON – Today the Food and Drug Administration announced additional testing data about detections in food of the “forever chemicals” known as PFAS. The findings underscore the urgent need for enforceable limits on PFAS in food, not just continued monitoring.The data was collected through the FDA’s Total Diet Study.The FDA reported that trace and quantifiable PFAS detections were found in seafood, meat, dairy products and vegetables. The list of foods includes shrimp, clams, catfish, tilapia, beef, chicken, milk and kale. Although the agency emphasized that most…
- FDA deadline to ban formaldehyde in hair straighteners looms: Why it must actFDA deadline to ban formaldehyde in hair straighteners looms: Why it must act JR Culpepper December 17, 2025 In less than two weeks, the Food and Drug Administration will blow past its self-imposed deadline to finally ban formaldehyde, a cancer-causing chemical, from hair straighteners.The administration shows no sign of progress, despite the ban being in the works for years. That’s despite clear scientific evidence showing use of the toxic substance in hair straighteners threatens users with alarming exposure to the chemical’s harms.In fact, Trump officials are signaling the exact opposite of concern about formaldehyde. The Environmental Protection Agency released a draft…
- Congress’ scrutiny of toxic 'forever chemicals' cleanup liability puts public health at riskCongress’ scrutiny of toxic 'forever chemicals' cleanup liability puts public health at risk JR Culpepper December 16, 2025 As the Trump administration rolls back environmental and public health safeguards, Congress may exempt some industries from cleaning up toxic “forever chemicals,” or PFAS, pollution. The House Energy and Commerce Committee's environment panel will hold a December 18 hearing to address what GOP leaders call “concerns” about liability for PFAS contamination. The panel will review the Biden Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to classify PFOA and PFOS – two of the most hazardous PFAS – as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, or CERCLA. A…
- MAAHA: EWG’s ‘Make America Actually Healthy Again’ agenda for EPA Administrator ZeldinMAAHA: EWG’s ‘Make America Actually Healthy Again’ agenda for EPA Administrator Zeldin Anthony Lacey December 16, 2025 After a string of disastrous decisions that will harm Americans, the Trump Environmental Protection Agency should consider dropping “Protection” from its name. Under Administrator Lee Zeldin, the agency is failing people, putting polluters’ profits ahead of public health.EWG has a plan to change that.We’re proposing a nine-point “Make America Actually Healthy Again,” or MAAHA, agenda for Zeldin. From banning toxic pesticides to taking steps to tackle the harmful “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, our blueprint is rational, achievable and health-protective.And the plan doesn’t…
- Trump EPA floats ‘safer’ formaldehyde exposure, undermining public health and MAHA goalsTrump EPA floats ‘safer’ formaldehyde exposure, undermining public health and MAHA goals Ketura Persellin December 12, 2025 WASHINGTON – The Environmental Protection Agency is again putting public health at risk: almost doubling the amount of formaldehyde, the cancer-causing chemical, it considers safe to inhale.It’s the latest in a string of EPA actions that clash with the Trump administration’s “Make America Healthy Again,” or MAHA, movement. Instead of pursuing MAHA’s goal of tackling health harms from toxic chemicals, the agency is opening the door to more exposure.The EPA’s revised assessment of formaldehyde’s risks, released last week, would overturn a Biden EPA finding that…
- FDA proposes approval of long-sought sunscreen ingredient bemotrizinolFDA proposes approval of long-sought sunscreen ingredient bemotrizinol Monica Amarelo December 11, 2025 WASHINGTON – A milestone was reached today that could finally bring U.S. consumers access to the type of modern, more effective sun protection used abroad for decades: The Food and Drug Administration is proposing classifying bemotrizinol as an active ingredient in over-the-counter sunscreens. The move is part of the agency’s renewed effort to modernize the outdated sunscreen marketplace and encourage innovation. According to the FDA review, bemotrizinol provides strong broad-spectrum protection, safeguarding consumers against both ultraviolet A and B, or UVA and UVB, rays. UVA radiation can…
- Does your laundry shed microplastics?Does your laundry shed microplastics? JR Culpepper December 11, 2025 Tiny bits of plastic are found nearly everywhere, from the summit of Mount Everest to the ocean floor. Are some of them coming from your washer and dryer? Microplastics are the microscopic pieces of plastic that have spread throughout the world, contaminating plants, animals and even the human body, detected in blood, lungs and placental tissue.Scientists are only beginning to understand the health implications, but recent research prompts concerns. Last year, a study suggested the presence of microplastics may increase the risk of heart attack and other cardiovascular problems among people with…
- EWG statement on USDA announcing regenerative agriculture initiativeEWG statement on USDA announcing regenerative agriculture initiative Anthony Lacey December 10, 2025 WASHINGTON – The Department of Agriculture today announced an initiative, the Regenerative Pilot Program, that will prioritize certain regenerative agriculture practices, including cover crops, in national conservation programs.The following is a statement from Anne Schechinger, the Environmental Working Group’s midwest director:Prioritizing regenerative agriculture practices like cover crops and encouraging farmers to develop whole farm plans, as announced today, are important steps in the right direction to improving farm resilience. We hope the administration will provide more funding to meet the growing backlog of farmer demand for the most effective…
- Bridge to nowhere: Trump bailout to again flow to the largest, wealthiest farms, leaving struggling farmers behindBridge to nowhere: Trump bailout to again flow to the largest, wealthiest farms, leaving struggling farmers behind Anthony Lacey December 8, 2025 WASHINGTON – Today the Trump administration announced yet another multibillion-dollar round of trade-war-related bailouts for the agricultural industry.The $12 billion the administration is set to dole out will likely once again flow to the largest and wealthiest farm operations in the country. The payments announced today are being dubbed a “bridge payment” as they continue to finalize plans for further rounds of payments.New rules allowing increased payment limits and loopholes created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act,…
- Congress opens door to more ‘forever chemicals’ contamination at military basesCongress opens door to more ‘forever chemicals’ contamination at military bases JR Culpepper December 8, 2025 WASHINGTON – The House today released an update to the National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, for fiscal year 2026 that could result in more contamination by the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS at defense sites.More pollution would increase long-term cleanup costs and undermine years of investment in safer alternatives to the toxic chemicals. The bill would cause these problems by allowing the Department of Defense to return to purchasing and using firefighting foams made with toxic PFAS.But the same bill calls on the Pentagon to…
- Ditching older furniture can cut your exposure to some harmful flame retardantsDitching older furniture can cut your exposure to some harmful flame retardants Anthony Lacey December 5, 2025 Foam-containing furniture sitting in your home for years can be a hidden source of harmful flame retardant exposure. Removing these old sofas and chairs can lower the amount of one type of flame retardant in your body, finds a newly published study by EWG and others.Levels of the flame retardant class of chemicals known as polybrominated diphenyl ethers, or PBDEs, decreased two to four times faster in study participants who removed the furniture than in those who didn’t. The study, led by the California Department…
- EWG to Lee Zeldin: PFAS pesticides are bad news, not ‘fake news’EWG to Lee Zeldin: PFAS pesticides are bad news, not ‘fake news’ JR Culpepper December 2, 2025 Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin claims “fake news” to reports spotlighting the agency’s approval of new pesticides made with the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS.The truth is the EPA’s approval of PFAS pesticides is bad news, especially for the health and well-being of American farmers and consumers. EWG revealed in a recent report that California agricultural fields are sprayed with an average of 2.5 million pounds of PFAS pesticides per year. This widespread use could be contaminating soil, water and produce sold throughout…
- Trump administration backs Bayer in Supreme Court fight, putting corporate interests over Roundup victimsTrump administration backs Bayer in Supreme Court fight, putting corporate interests over Roundup victims Anthony Lacey December 2, 2025 WASHINGTON – The Trump administration has joined Bayer’s effort before the Supreme Court to limit legal claims from individuals, including farmers, who allege the company’s flagship product, Roundup, caused cancer. By taking this position, the administration is siding with a major chemical company to deny thousands of affected families their day in court.The following is a statement from Environmental Working Group President and co-Founder Ken Cook:It’s outrageous – though sadly predictable – that the Trump administration has chosen to side with Bayer over…
- New research further highlights the harms of ultra-processed foodNew research further highlights the harms of ultra-processed food Anthony Lacey November 25, 2025 Four new research papers are calling attention to the rising health risks of ultra-processed foods, or UPF. Together they paint a picture of a food landscape flooded with UPF, flagging an urgent need for a more powerful policy response.Three of the papers were published as a series in the Lancet, a leading international medical journal, by a group of more than 40 prominent health experts and pioneers in the field. They conclude that UPF are a leading contributor to chronic disease.The widespread sale and consumption of UPF creates large…
- FDA withdraws rule on tests for cancer-causing asbestos in talc-based cosmeticsFDA withdraws rule on tests for cancer-causing asbestos in talc-based cosmetics Anthony Lacey November 25, 2025 WASHINGTON – The Food and Drug Administration today abruptly said it is withdrawing its proposed rule to establish approved test methods for detecting and identifying cancer-causing asbestos in talc-containing cosmetics. The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 required the FDA to develop the rule. The Trump administration’s decision to scrap the regulation will be published in the November 28 Federal Register. Asbestos is a deadly human carcinogen for which there is no safe level of exposure. Repeated contamination of talc-based products has raised serious public health concerns.The following…
- California violated state law when it gutted rooftop solar program, EWG claims in legal briefCalifornia violated state law when it gutted rooftop solar program, EWG claims in legal brief Anthony Lacey November 23, 2025 SAN FRANCISCO – California utility regulators violated state law by approving policy changes pushed by monopoly utilities that severely throttled a once-thriving rooftop solar market, the Environmental Working Group and its allies claim in a new legal filing.The November 21 filing, in the California Court of Appeal, makes the case for how the California Public Utilities Commission, or CPUC, “failed to proceed in a manner required by law” in approving the policy changes. EWG filed the brief along with the Center…
- EWG statement on Lancet papers calling for stricter regulation of ultraprocessed foodEWG statement on Lancet papers calling for stricter regulation of ultraprocessed food Iris Myers November 19, 2025 WASHINGTON – A new series of review papers are calling for government policies to reduce the consumption of ultraprocessed foods, or UPF, which is driving increases in chronic diseases and obesity.The three papers, published in the Lancet, underscore the mounting evidence that UPF, which make up over half of the calories consumed daily in the U.S., pose long-term risks to human health. These studies link high UPF consumption to diseases across multiple organ systems. The authors call for the federal government to adopt policies to combat this…
- Updated EWG database finds over $31B spent on U.S. farm conservation programsUpdated EWG database finds over $31B spent on U.S. farm conservation programs Anthony Lacey November 19, 2025 MINNEAPOLIS – Between 2017 and 2024, U.S. taxpayers funded over $31 billion in federal conservation program assistance for farmers and landowners, according to the Environmental Working Group’s newly updated Conservation Database. The money paid for efforts to protect the environment, climate and public health.The database allows viewers to see where billions of dollars in Agriculture Department conservation funding have gone. The data, broken down by county for most programs, show the funding has helped farmers across the country adopt conservation practices. But too often,…
- Apples to apples: Organic varieties can be an affordable way to reduce pesticide exposureApples to apples: Organic varieties can be an affordable way to reduce pesticide exposure Anthony Lacey November 18, 2025 Sydney Evans, MPH Anthony Lacey November 18, 2025 With colder weather and Thanksgiving looming, this is a great time to make delicious warm apple pie, crisp and more. The only question is what kind of apples to use. New EWG research may provide answers – it shows that organic apples, long seen as a splurge, can sometimes cost about the same as non-organic varieties that may have pesticide residue.As food prices soar and families look to protect their pocketbooks, that’s welcome news.It’s…
- Holiday helper: EWG Verified® gift ideasHoliday helper: EWG Verified® gift ideas JR Culpepper November 17, 2025 .has--background.block-content--type-curated-block-list { padding-top: 3rem; padding-bottom: 3rem; } With the holiday season around the corner, you may already be shopping for presents. This year, we’re sharing holiday cheer with gift ideas featuring EWG Verified® products. EWG Verified products have been reviewed by our scientists and meet our strictest standards for safety and ingredient transparency. These moisturizing products, soaps, hand sanitizers and lip products are all under $20, and their small size could make a perfect addition to stockings. Dr. Bronner's All One Hemp Pure Castile Soap, Peppermint PURCHASE ON AMAZON Everyone hand…
- Tyson Foods agrees to stop making ‘net-zero’ and ‘climate-smart beef’ claimsTyson Foods agrees to stop making ‘net-zero’ and ‘climate-smart beef’ claims JR Culpepper November 14, 2025 WASHINGTON – The Environmental Working Group has reached a settlement in its lawsuit alleging that Tyson Foods’ promises to reach “net-zero” greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and sell “climate-smart” beef were not backed by sufficient actions to make those goals credible.Under the settlement, Tyson will refrain from making these environmental claims for five years and cannot introduce new related claims unless they are supported by expert analysis and verified facts. The settlement was filed today in D.C. Superior Court.It follows a separate settlement reached on November…
- Transcript of EWG podcast 'Ken Cook Is Having Another Episode' – Episode 43Transcript of EWG podcast 'Ken Cook Is Having Another Episode' – Episode 43 JR Culpepper November 12, 2025 In this podcast episode, EWG President and co-Founder Ken Cook talks with Lindsay Dahl about how to regulate chemicals, protect public health and decide product safety.Dahl has worked for more than two decades in the private and public sector. She’s the author of “Cleaning House: The Fight to Rid Our Homes of Toxic Chemicals,” that discusses why environmental health has always been a bipartisan issue, despite today's polarized politics. She emphasizes the importance of holding all elected officials accountable, regardless of party, on…
- Transcript of EWG podcast 'Ken Cook Is Having Another Episode' – Episode 44Transcript of EWG podcast 'Ken Cook Is Having Another Episode' – Episode 44 JR Culpepper November 7, 2025 In this podcast episode, EWG President and co-Founder Ken Cook talks with Matt Randolph, aka Mr. Global. Randolph has more than 33 years of experience in the oil and gas sector, including his work as a Shell expert and as co-founder of Sentinel Energy. As Mr. Global, he’s an internet educator using TikTok and YouTube to combat political lies about energy policy.Although Randolph is an oil industry veteran, he actively promotes renewable energy and believes in climate change, while warning about the…
- Transcript of EWG podcast 'Ken Cook Is Having Another Episode' – Episode 43Transcript of EWG podcast 'Ken Cook Is Having Another Episode' – Episode 43 JR Culpepper November 7, 2025 In this episode, EWG President and co-Founder Ken Cook speaks with Brian Deer, an investigative journalist known for exposing the 1998 study by Andrew Wakefield that falsely linked the measles, mumps and rubella, or MMR, vaccine to autism. Cook and Deer’s conversation focuses on the investigation and impact of the study’s exposé, as well as the evidence he unearthed. They discuss the persistence of vaccine misinformation, even after the study was retracted, and its longevity under Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.…
- EWG statement on Sen. Marshall’s Better Food Disclosure ActEWG statement on Sen. Marshall’s Better Food Disclosure Act Iris Myers November 7, 2025 WASHINGTON – Yesterday Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) introduced a bill that would, if enacted, fall short of what is needed to close the regulatory gap that allows food ingredients onto the market that have not been sufficiently reviewed. The “generally recognized as safe,” or GRAS, exemption allows food and chemical companies, rather than the Food and Drug Administration, to decide whether a food chemical is safe. Congress created the GRAS exemption to apply to common food ingredients with widespread recognition of safety, such as vinegar, flour, and spices. But…
- EWG finds California crop fields showered with 2.5M pounds of PFAS pesticidesEWG finds California crop fields showered with 2.5M pounds of PFAS pesticides Anthony Lacey November 6, 2025 WASHINGTON – Every year, an average of 2.5 million pounds of pesticides containing the “forever chemicals” known as PFAS are sprayed on California crop fields, according to a new analysis and interactive map from the Environmental Working Group.From 2018 through 2023, nearly 15 million pounds of PFAS pesticides were applied statewide, EWG found, based on a review of state Department of Pesticide Regulation data. Over the six year period, Fresno County used the most, 2.1 million pounds, then Kern with 1.6 million pounds, and…
- Rooftop solar lawsuit sets historic precedent holding California utility regulators accountableRooftop solar lawsuit sets historic precedent holding California utility regulators accountable Anthony Lacey November 6, 2025 For decades, California courts gave the policy decisions of state utility regulators unparalleled deference. But those choices now face strict judicial oversight, thanks to a ruling in a lawsuit over the future of net energy metering that returns to court this month.The lawsuit challenges whether the California Public Utilities Commission, or CPUC, broke the law in 2022 with a decision that damaged the state’s once-thriving rooftop solar program. In upcoming briefs to the California Courts of Appeal, EWG, Protect Our Communities Foundation and Center for Biological…