Environmental Working Group
Science 2019-04-30T17:48:00Z

California's contaminated drinking water could lead to nearly 15,500 cancer cases over the course of a lifetime. Here's how worried you should be.

A study from the nonprofit Environmental Working Group found that contaminants in California drinking water could lead to 15,000 cases of cancer.
Science 2018-08-16T23:17:00Z

The weed-killing chemical at the heart of a Monsanto lawsuit was found in Cheerios. Here's how worried you should be

Environmental Working Group released a report showing traces of the herbicide glyphosate in popular cereals including Cheerios, Quaker Oats, and Lucky Charms. But the chemical likely does not cause cancer in the very low levels at which it is present. That's because the dose makes the poison.
Insider 2018-05-14T14:47:00Z

15 fruits and vegetables you should never buy organic

Certain types of produce are less likely to contain pesticides than others, which means that you don't need to waste money buying them organic.
Science 2017-03-14T19:24:00Z

15 organic fruits and vegetables that may not be worth your money

The USDA typically finds the least pesticide residues on these standard produce items.
Science 2017-03-13T21:28:00Z

The top 13 fruits and vegetables you should probably buy organic

USDA testing routinely finds the most pesticide residues on these "dirty dozen" produce items.
Science Contributors 2016-09-24T01:46:00Z

200 million Americans have this carcinogen in their drinking water

A report found two thirds of Americans have chromium-6, which is known to cause cancer, in their water supplies.