Articles by Anthony Lacey
PG&E quietly seeks $11.8B to extend Diablo Canyon nuclear plant through 2030
Even in an industry notorious for wildly underestimating costs, reviled California utility Pacific Gas & Electric may be setting a new standard with its latest price tag of almost $12 billion to keep...
Behind the science: ‘Big year’ for neonics as EWG calls for stricter EPA insecticide reviews
A rare window is opening for public health advocates to push the Environmental Protection Agency to rethink how it assesses the health risks of five neonicotinoids – insecticides that EWG and others...
First-time homeowners, first-time twins: How one mom relied on EWG to babyproof her house
Clock ticking to fight foolish EPA analysis allowing toxic weedkiller paraquat
It seems like an April Fools’ Day joke – the Environmental Protection Agency is defending its analysis permitting the use of the weedkiller paraquat, despite its links to Parkinson’s disease. With...
At ‘forever chemicals’ event, EWG scientists advance debate on cancer risk, tap water
Behind the science: How EWG found the pesticide chlormequat in most people tested
Government panel calls for limiting federal purchases of products with ‘forever chemicals’
Battle in California court shows urgent need to expand, not limit, solar in the state
A legal fight in California could determine whether the state will meet its clean energy and climate goals – or whether power companies’ greed could prevent millions of hardworking residents from...
EWG finds little-known toxic chemical in four out of five people tested
No tricks, just treats: A nutritionist shares how new California food safety law will make Halloween healthier
EWG scores crucial victories with three new California laws to protect your health
In a major win for people aiming to live healthier lives, EWG has helped usher in six new California laws that will reduce exposure to harmful chemicals in food, cosmetics and other products – and...
Why one innovative sunscreen company wants their products EWG VERIFIED®
Why would a sunscreen company want to get EWG VERIFIED®? It’s a question we asked Autumn Blum, founder of Stream2Sea, which makes the only mineral-based sunscreens to be tested and proven safe for...
Small size, big problems: NuScale’s troublesome small modular nuclear reactor plan
Despite its small size, NuScale has outsize cost and safety problems.
Chlormequat: What you need to know about this problematic pesticide
Going, going, gone? EWG finds glyphosate levels drop in oat-based products
With many causes, U.S. tap water crises historically harm communities of color
Quibble with Kibbles: ‘Forever chemicals’ in pet food packaging add to perils at home
How to protect kids during the EPA’s Children’s Health Month
The Environmental Protection Agency is celebrating national Children’s Health Month, with tips for shielding kids from potential health harms caused by lead contamination, pesticides on produce and...