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Bang for your buck: Lip gloss JR Culpepper February 2, 2026 Finding a lip gloss that delivers the perfect glass-like finish shouldn't require a compromise on your health — or your budget.Whether you’re preparing for a date or just touching up your look, the right lip gloss will leave your lips looking refreshed, healthy and youthful. But crowded shelves and confusing ingredient labels can make finding the ideal product difficult. This winter, EWG is here to help. We combed through our Skin Deep® database to find options that are not only $22 or less but also carry a rating of 2 or lower, meaning they’re low hazard.Products that are EWG Verified® have been vetted by our scientists and meet our strictest standards of safety and transparency. Want to explore on your own? Scan products on the go with our Healthy Living App to see their hazard rating and other information. EWG Verified Well People Poutlove Peptide Lip Balm, Pink Grapefruit Available for $14 on Amazon and Ulta.PURCHASE ON AMAZON View details Qet Botanicals Lip Gloss with Olive & Avocado Available for $9.99.PURCHASE HERE View details Rejuva Minerals Organic and Vegan Lip Gloss Available for $16.95.PURCHASE HERE View details ATTITUDE Oceanly Lip Gloss, Silky Pink Available on Amazon for $22.PURCHASE ON AMAZON View details Rated 1 in Skin Deep Pacifica Enlightened Gloss, Vanilla Bean Available for $4 on Amazon and Ulta.PURCHASE ON AMAZON View details Girlactik 3-in-1 Lip Sparkle Balm, Periwinkle Available for $18.95 on Amazon.PURCHASE ON AMAZON View details KimChi Chic Beauty High Key Gloss, 18 Raindrop Available for $11 on Amazon.PURCHASE ON AMAZON View details Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Diamond Gloss – Crystal Clear Available for $6.98 on Amazon, Target and Walmart.PURCHASE ON AMAZON View details L.A. COLORS High Shine Lipgloss, Clear Available for $2.48 on Amazon.PURCHASE ON AMAZON View details Joah Beauty Glassify High Shine Lip Gloss, Ice Queen Available for $9.95 on Amazon.PURCHASE ON AMAZON View details Laura Geller New York Treat N Go Tinted Lip Oil, Runner Up Available for $12 on Amazon and Walmart.PURCHASE ON AMAZON View details Rated 2 in Skin Deep Nyx Professional Makeup Fat Oil Lip Drip, My Main Fold Available for $9.49 from Amazon, CVS, Ulta and Target.PURCHASE ON AMAZON View details   Areas of Focus Personal Care Products Cosmetics February 3, 2026

A conversation about carbon markets with Shubham Deshmukh, a recent M.S. in Sustainability Management graduate.

In virtual briefing, clean energy advocates highlight California’s ‘balcony solar’ bill to cut electric bills for millions Iris Myers February 2, 2026 SACRAMENTO – State Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) and clean energy advocates last week outlined how a bill he introduced would make it easier and more affordable for millions of Californians to lower their electricity bills by generating their own solar power.During a January 29 virtual press briefing, supporters of the bill, SB 868, explained how it would expand access to safe, plug-in solar systems, also known as “balcony solar.” If enacted, the legislation would cut unnecessary red tape and establish clear statewide safety standards for the systems. SB 868 aims to expand access for renters, apartment dwellers, and residents of small homes currently paying some of the highest energy bills in the U.S.Plug-in systems are small, portable panels that plug into a standard wall outlet. They can be mounted on apartment balconies, patios or fences, and use a home’s existing wiring to immediately power everyday household essentials, like air conditioners, computers and refrigerators. The Environmental Working Group is sponsoring the legislation.The briefing featured remarks from Wiener; EWG’s Senior Vice President for California Bernadette Del Chiaro, Utah State Rep. Raymond Ward, author of Utah’s 2025 balcony solar law and Cora Stryker, co-founder of Bright Saver.“California’s sky-high electricity rates are putting real pressure on household budgets across the state,” said Del Chiaro. “By allowing simple, affordable plug-in solar, this proposal would help families save money immediately while strengthening California’s clean energy leadership.”If enacted, SB 868 would help to deliver immediate savings on energy bills by allowing Californians to safely generate electricity using portable solar panels that can be set up and plugged in without lengthy permitting or costly installation.NOTE:  The full virtual webinar can be found here, and Del Chiaro is available for media interviews by contacting the communications department at: press@ewg.org###The Environmental Working Group (EWG) is a nonprofit, non-partisan organization that empowers people to live healthier lives in a healthier environment. Through research, advocacy and unique education tools, EWG drives consumer choice and civic action. Areas of Focus Energy Federal & State Energy Policy Renewable Energy California Press Contact Alex Formuzis alex@ewg.org (202) 667-6982 February 2, 2026

New study reveals surprising link between West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS) retreat and algae growth over the past 500,000 years.

The first study from GreenDrill finds that Greenland’s Prudhoe Dome ice cap had fully melted much more recently than previously thought.