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20+ Groups Including Consumer Watchdog Decry CA Oil Refiners' Average $1 Per Gallon Profit Margin In 2023, Call On CEC To Implement Price Gouging Penalty By Summer To Avoid More Gouging

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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Today, the CEC will hold a Pre-Rulemaking Workshop on a price gouging penalty as directed by SBX1 2.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the CEC will hold a Pre-Rulemaking Workshop on a price gouging penalty as directed by SBX1 2.
  • "California oil refiners reported to their investors that their operating and other costs of running their refineries are between 20 and 30 cents per gallon.
  • California oil refiners are keeping between 70 and 80 cents off every gallon of gas sold as pure profit….The buck stops this summer."
  • Implementing a price gouging penalty is integral to ending greedy oil prices, and protecting frontline communities from taking another hit."

U.S. Rep. Dina Titus Honored with Leadership Award by Competitive Markets Groups

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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LAS VEGAS, NV, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) and Competitive Markets Action (CMA), recently announced the recipients of their 2023 Congressional Awards and honored U.S. Rep. Dina Titus, D-NV, with their Leadership Award for her work to reform the U.S. Dept.

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  • LAS VEGAS, NV, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) and Competitive Markets Action (CMA), recently announced the recipients of their 2023 Congressional Awards and honored U.S. Rep. Dina Titus, D-NV, with their Leadership Award for her work to reform the U.S. Dept.
  • Titus has worked in bipartisan fashion alongside former Rep. Dave Bratt, R-VA, Rep. Nancy Mace, R-SC, and Sens.
  • “I’m proud to receive the Competitive Markets Leadership Award for my work to improve federal oversight of the agriculture industry,” said Rep. Dina Titus, D-NV.
  • The foundation of the Organization for Competitive Markets is to fight for competitive markets in agriculture for farmers, ranchers and rural communities.

EWG redefines mattress safety standards, launches EWG VERIFIED®: Mattresses with Naturepedic

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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These Naturepedic mattresses proudly bear the EWG VERIFIED ® mark , setting a new benchmark for mattress makers.

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  • These Naturepedic mattresses proudly bear the EWG VERIFIED ® mark , setting a new benchmark for mattress makers.
  • "This is an important milestone for EWG, Naturepedic and the mattress industry," said EWG President Ken Cook .
  • "Naturepedic is proud to debut the world's first EWG VERIFIED mattress," said Naturepedic founder and technical director, Barry Cik .
  • In the absence of modern safety standards for mattresses, EWG VERIFIED: Mattresses fills a crucial gap, providing consumers with trusted, healthier options.

HealthyBaby Calls for Safe Standards for Diapers at The Environmental Working Group CleanCon Conference

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HealthyBaby, a leading pioneer for baby product safety, raises concerns about the lack of regulation in the diaper industry at the Environmental Working Group (EWG) CleanCon conference in Los Angeles.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HealthyBaby, a leading pioneer for baby product safety, raises concerns about the lack of regulation in the diaper industry at the Environmental Working Group (EWG) CleanCon conference in Los Angeles.
  • Joe Kulak, HealthyBaby Co-Founder spoke on the Founders Panel highlighting the importance of creating a brand with a pure mission for new parents.
  • To address this regulatory gap, HealthyBaby has pioneered the first-ever Environmental Working Group (EWG) VERIFIED diaper, meeting stringent standards by excluding over 2,800 chemicals and materials linked to health risks.
  • For more information about The Environmental Working Group visit www.EWG.org.

Fifty-Five Organizations Call on Gov. Newsom to Veto Bill Weakening His Landmark Refinery Price Gouging Bill, says Consumer Watchdog

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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This bill undermines SBX 1-2, legislation championed by Governor Gavin Newsom to create regulatory oversight for the state's refiners, after California drivers faced record prices at the pump in 2022.

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  • This bill undermines SBX 1-2, legislation championed by Governor Gavin Newsom to create regulatory oversight for the state's refiners, after California drivers faced record prices at the pump in 2022.
  • Maintenance periods have strategically been used by refiners as moments to spike prices for drivers, providing the rationale behind adding more robust regulatory oversight during those periods within SBX 1-2.
  • SB 842 limits the ability of the state to prevent unnecessary refinery maintenance.
  • "Thanks to your leadership, the bill was passed and signed, marking a historic victory for everyday Californians over corporate greed."

Two Environmental Forces Partner to Raise the Bar on Clean Personal Care Products

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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PLEASANTON, Calif., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shaklee, a pioneer in the wellness industry, announces today the brand has received the EWG VERIFIED® mark by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) for 11 products in the Shaklee Body and YOUTH® lines. Shaklee has been an environmental steward for over 67 years and their products have always met the highest standards of quality. This partnership furthers their commitment to health and their promise to offer products that meet the most rigorous health and safety standards.

Key Points: 
  • Shaklee has been an environmental steward for over 67 years and their products have always met the highest standards of quality.
  • This partnership furthers their commitment to health and their promise to offer products that meet the most rigorous health and safety standards.
  • According to a Morning Consult survey commissioned by EWG, on average, 85 percent of adults are concerned about the safety of the ingredients in personal care and cleaning products.
  • Throughout the verification process, Shaklee Body and YOUTH® products underwent rigorous testing to authenticate all ingredients to ensure they meet the strictest safety and health standards.

Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade Announce EWG VERIFIED® Mark for PROUDLY Baby Care Brand

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PROUDLY, the baby care line created for the needs of melanin-rich skin tones co-founded by Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade, announces today the brand has received the EWG VERIFIED® mark by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) for all their skin care formulas and baby wipes within the brand's portfolio. By becoming EWG VERIFIED, PROUDLY is recognized to meet EWG's strictest health standards, meaning the products contain none of EWG's chemicals of concern and provide full ingredient transparency. As the first product line made specifically for melanated baby skin, PROUDLY is a first in category for EWG verification.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PROUDLY, the baby care line created for the needs of melanin-rich skin tones co-founded by Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade, announces today the brand has received the EWG VERIFIED® mark by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) for all their skin care formulas and baby wipes within the brand's portfolio.
  • As the first product line made specifically for melanated baby skin, PROUDLY is a first in category for EWG verification.
  • With PROUDLY, we are proud to have created a brand that is both affordable and meets the highest level of health standards set by EWG," says co-founder Gabrielle Union.
  • We're proud to have PROUDLY as an EWG VERIFIED partner and look forward to future collaboration."

A New Skincare Brand Has Just Set The Bar As High As It Can Go

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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That's why What's My Age Again?, a new skincare brand in the USA, has  set a new industry standard, while offering transparency and commitment to consumer wellbeing.

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  • That's why What's My Age Again?, a new skincare brand in the USA, has  set a new industry standard, while offering transparency and commitment to consumer wellbeing.
  • represents the highest standard of clean skincare.
  • By doing so, they've eliminated the ambiguity surrounding clean skincare and empowered consumers to make informed choices about what they put on their skin.
  • is proud to offer a clear and transparent solution to the confusion surrounding clean skincare while being mindful of the environment.

How corporations use greenwashing to convince you they are battling climate change

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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Many corporations claim their products are “green-friendly.” But how do you know if what they’re selling is truly eco-safe?

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  • Many corporations claim their products are “green-friendly.” But how do you know if what they’re selling is truly eco-safe?
  • Thomas Lyon: Greenwashing is any communication that leads the listener to adopt an overly favorable impression of a company’s greenness.
  • Thomas Lyon: I still love the old concept of the seven sins of greenwashing.
  • For example, when you see an electric hand dryer in a public restroom, it may say on it: This dryer protects the environment.
  • One of the increasingly common forms of greenwashing … is a hidden trade-off between the company’s market activities and its political activities.
  • You may get a company that says: Look at this, we invested US$5 million in renewable energy last year.
  • And they may not tell you that they spent $50 million lobbying against climate legislation that would have made a real difference.
  • Perhaps the foremost among them is: Is this offset actually producing a reduction that was not going to happen anyway?

Alliance for Food and Farming: “Dirty Dozen” List Discredited by Peer Reviewed Research, Government Data

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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The research also found that the list authors follow no scientifically established methodology in the development of their list.

Key Points: 
  • The research also found that the list authors follow no scientifically established methodology in the development of their list.
  • From Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) “Dirty Dozen” report: “The Shoppers Guide does not incorporate risk assessment into the calculations.
  • The Alliance for Food and Farming is a non-profit organization formed in 1989 which represents organic and conventional farmers.
  • Our mission is to deliver credible information about the safety of fruits and vegetables.