Monica Amarelo - Profile and Journalist Details

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Biography

Monica Amarelo is a freelance writer based in Washington, DC, where she covers energy issues, the environment, global warming, health policy, and science. Prior to that, she was managing editor of the quarterly science and security magazine the Public Interest Report. While there she covered cyber security, energy and the environment, national security, nuclear policy, and STEM education. She has also published articles about science and technology for the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Science News, and the journal Science. Follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @MonicaAmarelo.

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• Key California Assembly committee advances bill to limit ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

  By Monica Amarelo| EWG@ SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California is one step closer to protecting millions of residents from tap water contaminated by the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS. The Assembly’s Environmental Safety and Toxics Materials Committee on April 8 advanced a drinking water bill that includes setting enforceable state PFAS water standards.

  By Monica Amarelo · EWG

  Apr. 08, 2025

• Preservative in Hundreds of Popular Kids’ Foods May Damage Immune System

  By Monica Amarelo| Children's Health Defense@ New peer-reviewed study by Environmental Working Group shows TBHQ, a preservative in Pop-Tarts, Rice Krispies Treats and hundreds of other foods, may damage the immune system. A food preservative used to prolong the shelf life of Pop-Tarts, Rice Krispies Treats, Cheez-Its and almost 1,250 other popular processed foods may harm the immune system, according to a new peer-reviewed study by Environmental Working Group.

  By Monica Amarelo · Children's Health Defense

  Mar. 30, 2021

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EWG

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) is an American nonprofit organization founded in 1993, with headquarters in Washington, D.C., and additional offices in Oakland, CA, and Ames, Iowa. EWG focuses on environmental issues, including agricultural subsidies, toxic chemicals, and drinking water pollutants. Its mission is to empower individuals through research, helping them make informed choices for healthier lives and environments. EWG conducts original research on environmental health issues and publishes reports to educate consumers about safer choices in food, cosmetics, and household products. The organization also partners with companies to certify products that meet specific environmental and health standards. Through its lobbying arm, the EWG Action Fund, it advocates for policy changes to improve public health and environmental safety. With an annual budget exceeding $8 million, EWG plays a significant role in shaping public opinion and influencing industry practices and government policies.