/oss/taxonomy/term/1630/all en /oss/article/controversial-science-environment-food-health-news/apple-day-dont-let-environmental-working-group-scare-you <p>There are many environmental groups that raise legitimate and thoughtful questions about chemical issue. The Environmental Working Group is not one of them. This organization is dedicated to raising money through fear-mongering. Every year they come out with their nonsensical Dirty Dozen, usually with apples somewhere near the top as a fruit that should only be consumed if it is organic. They actually scare people away from eating fruits and vegetables. They mindlessly over hype chemical risks.</p> Thu, 24 Apr 2014 12:55:46 +0000 Joe Schwarcz PhD 2134 at /oss