Artificial turf is replacing natural grass on school and community fields across the country. But what are we really paying for? In Episode 4 of You Can’t Make This Stuff Up, Dr. Diana Zuckerman explains why artificial turf may pose risks that many people don’t know about.
Read More »Artificial Turf and Playground Surfaces
Artificial Turf and Playgrounds Infographic
This NCHR infographic of artificial turf and rubber playground surfaces briefly explains the evidence of harm due to PFAS, hormone-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), heat, injuries. A PDF is attached for printing.
Read More »Artificial Turf and Playgrounds Handout
This NCHR brief summary describes what artificial turf and rubber surface playgrounds contain and describes the scientific evidence of why they are harmful to children and adults due to PFAS, hormone-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), heat, and injuries. A PDF is attached for printing.
Read More »NCHR Letter to Nantucket, MA Board of Health About the Dangers of Artificial Turf
March 4, 2026: NCHR letter from Diana Zuckerman to the Nantucket Board of Health responds to the proposal for BrockFill turf field and explains the dangers of artificial turf for the community, including human health and environmental impacts.
Read More »NCHR Letter to Montclair, NJ Town Council About Artificial Turf Health and Safety Concerns
January 16, 2026: NCHR President Diana Zuckerman responds to language in Montclair’s sustainability and climate resiliency plan, explaining the scientific evidence on artificial turf’s extreme heat, chemical exposures, injury risks, and environmental impacts.
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