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[EWG @ewg]

A new EWG peer-reviewed study has found chlormequat, a little-known pesticide, in 80% of people tested. This is alarming, as the chemical has been linked to reproductive and developmental problems in animal studies. https://t.co/Oh6Rue6KZq

[The New Lede @thenewledenews]

President Trump has signed an executive order granting “immunity” to glyphosate-based pesticides.

@CenterForBioDiv’s Lori Ann Burd called the order "a sickening love letter from Trump to the largest pesticide companies in the world."
https://t.co/EFPW50JRpS

[The New Lede @thenewledenews]

At least nine states are now considering partial or full bans on the weed killer paraquat, according to @ewg.

Pennsylvania is the latest state to push for a ban on the pesticide, which has been linked to Parkinson’s disease.
https://t.co/nXoLwPy7ae

[Bernadette Del Chiaro @DelChiaroSolar]

I'm so excited to share @ewg's newest affordability and clean energy bill: SB 868 by @Scott_Wiener. California families need real solutions, not rhetoric. Plugging into the sun is one of the most effective and immediate solutions for real people. https://t.co/vyFtr6nou7 via @ewg

[EWG @ewg]

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 our new analysis. https://t.co/Bl2H9CpIZM

[Re-Volt @exposeutilities]

Inspired by @TheOnion, @PGE4me issues hilarious press release claiming 'California ratepayers overwhelmingly support more unchecked spending by state's monopoly utility companies' - including @SCE & @SDGE.

🔗 https://t.co/K2TprP0TgJ

[The New Lede @thenewledenews]

The nonprofit @ewg has released a map showing that 52 PFAS-containing pesticides approved by the @EPA were sprayed in 58 California counties from 2018 to 2023.
https://t.co/1UtzpbV7GK

[The New Lede @thenewledenews]

Farm fields in California are sprayed each year with an average of 2.5 million pounds of pesticides containing toxic #PFAS, according to a new @ewg analysis.
https://t.co/1UtzpbV7GK

[Bernadette Del Chiaro @DelChiaroSolar]

Defend Solar. Hold the CPUC Accountable.

@EWG is fighting to overturn the CPUC’s harmful NEM 3.0 decision—protecting consumer’s right to rooftop solar and demanding accountability from regulators.

Learn more: https://t.co/SFarYxx9W1
#SolarEnergy #CleanEnergy #EWG

[EWG @ewg]

While @RogerMarshallMD’s “Better Food Disclosure Act” may be well-intentioned, it doesn't go far enough. This bill would do nothing to get harmful additives like artificial dyes out of our food, and largely keeps the FDA’s broken review system in place. https://t.co/hYblxQraQ6

[EWG @ewg]

Hiding behind a front organization, big food companies and their trade associations are fighting to keep food ultra-processed and full of harmful food chemicals and dyes. https://t.co/vVKLtcNAud

[EWG @ewg]

A new organization called Americans for Ingredient Transparency (AFIT) funded by big food companies is fighting to preempt hard-fought state regulations banning harmful dyes and and chemicals in food. Not on our watch!
https://t.co/2BB7uL2ANm

[Mark Ruffalo @MarkRuffalo]

Please put people ahead of #PFAS @CAGovernor @GavinNewsom. @andrewsimmern is right: we don’t need to poison our friends and neighbors to have non-stick pans.

https://t.co/nqFyO0lN66

[Governor Gavin Newsom @CAgovernor]

LIVE NOW: Governor Newsom and First Partner @JenSiebelNewsom sign historic legislation improving kids' health and nutrition across California. https://t.co/H3dQviuDWu

[Governor Gavin Newsom @CAgovernor]

California is the first state to define ultra-processed foods and phase them out of school meals.

DC politicians can talk all day about "Making America Healthy Again," but we've been walking the walk on boosting nutrition and removing toxic additives and dyes for decades.

[The New Lede @thenewledenews]

From cancer risks to water contamination, #PFAS have been linked to major health concerns.

CA’s SB 682 would target PFAS in cookware and other products.

Gov. @GavinNewsom has until Oct. 12 to act.
https://t.co/hNkBrrEFsX

[ABC News @ABC]

At least 30 states — some of them deeply conservative — have passed or are considering restrictions on chemicals in food or food packaging, according to the Environmental Working Group. https://t.co/sLMpmGLeaw

[EWG @ewg]

🎉 Big win!

California's trailblazing bill #AB1264 to define ultra-processed food and begin phasing it out of public school meals just passed the Legislature!

Now it’s on to Gov. Newsom’s desk.

Thanks @JesseGabrielCA - a true champion for kids' health - for leading the charge!

[The New Lede @thenewledenews]

🚨 A new @ewg study finds just 8% of US water systems have advanced filters to remove toxic #PFAS & other contaminants.

Small rural towns are the least protected, leaving millions exposed.

@EPA @NRDC @amwa_water @aWWAACE
https://t.co/zRSQ39KYLE

[Mark Ruffalo @MarkRuffalo]

Let’s get #PFAS out of our food @rachaelray. Let’s work together to protect our families.

[Ben Allen @BenAllenCA]

Independent research and our state agencies agree that no PFAS should be considered "safe," and we must do what we can to regulate these forever chemicals that pose serious health risks, including cancer, liver disease, and decreased fertility, even at low exposure levels.