Dirty dozens list: understanding persistent chemicals in drinking water
“Dirty dozens” is a memorable phrase—but it can also be misleading. In discussions about drinking water, it is often used to describe a group of persistent chemicals that remain in…
Pesticide contamination in drinking water: risks, regulations and filtration solutions
Pesticides are designed to control weeds, insects, fungi and other organisms that threaten crops. That purpose does not make them harmless once they leave the field. Rainfall, irrigation and soil…
Is glyphosate safe? What the science says about drinking water and health
Glyphosate is one of the most widely used herbicides in the world. It is applied in agriculture, on roadsides, in parks and gardens, and in many non-crop areas to control…
Worst fruit and veg for pesticides UK
For shoppers in the UK, the phrase “the worst fruit and vegetables for pesticides” can sound alarming. Which foods carry the most residues? Should some produce be avoided? And does…
Pesticides on fruit: risks, residues and safer washing methods
Fresh fruit is central to a healthy diet, but many people still hesitate before biting into an apple or eating a handful of grapes: how much pesticide residue is left…
Pesticide on fruit: risks, residues and safer washing methods
Fresh fruit is an important part of a healthy diet, but many people still hesitate at the produce aisle: how much pesticide remains on an apple, strawberry or grape? Is…
Pesticides in foods: health risks, regulations and ways to reduce exposure
For many people, pesticides are an invisible part of the food system. They help farmers protect crops from insects, weeds and fungal diseases, yet traces can remain on food when…
Dirty dozen foods: what they reveal about pesticide exposure and safer choices
Few shopping lists attract as much attention as the Environmental Working Group’s “Dirty Dozen”. Each year, the list highlights fruits and vegetables found to carry the highest number or concentration…
Dirty dozen 15 clean: what the list reveals about PFAS in drinking water
The “Dirty Dozen” and “Clean Fifteen” are familiar labels for shoppers trying to reduce exposure to pesticide residues. Each year, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) ranks conventionally grown fruits and…
Dirty dozens: what they are and why they matter for PFAS-free water
What does “the Dirty Dozen” mean in the PFAS debate? When people search for “the Dirty Dozen” and PFAS-free water, they are often referring to a group of highly persistent…