Environmental Working Group.
American environmental organization
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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Environmental groups raised concerns regarding PFAS contamination in drinking water, supported by co-authored studies.Well supported3 reports3 developments inside
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Walmart sells products that are discussed by the Environmental Working Group, and both organizations provide data regarding water costs.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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EWG reported that 99% of chemicals have avoided FDA scrutiny, highlighting issues with regulatory oversight.Some support1 report
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EWG identified facilities outside the Iowa DNR database.Some support1 report
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Fast-tracked approval of new PFAS pesticides has been granted, raising concerns over safety testing and transparency.Well supported4 reports
Gone quiet
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St. Peters has detected elevated levels of PFAS contamination, adding a specific case to the broader concerns about drinking water quality.Some support1 report
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Pesticide residue was found on produce that was tested by the Environmental Working Group (EWG).Some support2 reports
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Cornell University, in collaboration with experts including David Pimentel, shares research findings regarding the negative environmental and energy impacts of corn ethanol.Some support1 report
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Around Environmental Working Group this week
News at the entities that move Environmental Working Group most-
Jesse Gabriel OperationalGavin Newsom and Jesse Gabriel co-sponsored bills regarding religious freedom on September 25, 2026.Moves Environmental Working Group
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Iowa Department of Natural Resources OperationalIowa DNR issued enforcement actions against entities in the state.Moves Environmental Working Group
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Cornell University OperationalExperts, including Dario Amodei at Cornell University, warned about the power and limits of AI, specifically citing risks of AI taking control of the internet.Moves Environmental Working Group
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FDA OperationalGeneric medicine services are seeking approval for launch from the FDA.Moves Environmental Working Group
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Minnesota Shared contextDocumented fraud schemes and welfare fraud were reported across Minnesota, Fort Worth, and El Paso.Moves Environmental Working Group
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Mentioned togetherAgency operations are managed by appointed officials, and funding and mandates are set by Congress.Moves Environmental Working Group
Connections
The 20 strongest of 26, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
David Andrews Structural
David Andrews serves as the chief science officer for the Environmental Working Group.
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A provides specific data regarding bifenthrin presence in water samples to B, which utilizes this information regarding PFAS contamination.
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Jesse Gabriel Operational
Both entities are actively co-sponsoring legislation concerning food labels.
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Iowa Department of Natural Resources Operational
EWG identified that facilities relevant to its monitoring were operating outside the scope of the Iowa DNR database.
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FDA Operational
EWG advocates for FDA to expand its list of regulated sunscreens based on findings of chemical scrutiny.
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Minnesota Shared context
The Environmental Working Group tracks elevated nitrate levels in water within the context of Minnesota.
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Cornell University Operational
The two entities share research findings regarding the negative impacts of corn ethanol.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Mentioned together
The relationship is based on shared professional context, where the organization monitors issues relevant to the individual's advocacy.
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David Pimentel Mentioned together
The relationship is based on the influence of A's research findings regarding ethanol's negative properties on B's published advocacy work.
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North Carolina Shared context
The company operates from a demonstration hub located within the geographical boundaries of North Carolina.
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EPA Operational
The group monitors and publicly criticizes the agency's policy rollbacks and operational decisions.
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St. Peters Shared context
EWG monitors environmental conditions, such as PFAS levels, within the jurisdiction of St. Peters.
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Iowa Shared context
EWG monitors environmental issues, such as hog confinements, within the context of Iowa's agricultural landscape.
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Vermont Shared context
EWG monitors chemical standards within the context of Vermont.
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Mongabay Operational
Environmental Working Group contacted Mongabay to discuss a specific case.
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Environmental Protection Agency Mentioned together
The two organizations are co-mentioned as entities that provide data regarding water costs.
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Gavin Newsom Operational
The Environmental Working Group actively monitors Gavin Newsom's legislative actions, such as signing food label bills.
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Walmart Mentioned together
Walmart sells products that are subjects of discussion and scrutiny by the Environmental Working Group.
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Faaborg Transactional
A third entity, Mercy for Animals, provides technical and financial support to one of the two entities.
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Assam Mentioned together
The relationship between Assam and EWG is not established by the current evidence.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
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June 2026
4 events- Environmental groups raised concerns regarding PFAS contamination in drinking water, supported by co-authored studies.
- St. Peters has detected elevated levels of PFAS contamination, adding a specific case to the broader concerns about drinking water quality.
- Pesticide residue was found on produce that was tested by the Environmental Working Group (EWG).
- Cornell University, in collaboration with experts including David Pimentel, shares research findings regarding the negative environmental and energy impacts of corn ethanol.