November 18, 2024: NCHR president Dr. Diana Zuckerman wrote a letter to PA officials explaining the harm to community members that would be caused by installing artificial turf in FDR Park in Philadelphia, PA.
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Letter to Wethersfield CT Officials on Artificial Turf
October 17, 2024: NCHR President Dr. Diana Zuckerman wrote a letter to Wethersfield CT officials raising concerns about the use of ARPA funds for artificial turf with PFAS and other EDCs.
Read More »Letter to Recreation Commission in Hingham, Massachusetts About PIP Playgrounds
October 11, 2024: Letter from NCHR President Dr. Diana Zuckerman to officials in Hingham, Massachusetts explaining the dangers and potential harms of poured-in-place playground surfaces.
Read More »LA California Public Comment Submission on Artificial Turf
September 16, 2024: NCHR president Dr. Diana Zuckerman submitted a public comment to City of Los Angeles Officials on the dangers and potential health impacts of artificial turf.
Read More »Letter to Sunnyvale, CA City Council on Artificial Turf and Playground Surfaces
August 25, 2024: Letter from NCHR President Dr. Diana Zuckerman to officials in Sunnyvale, CA to support the proposed ban of artificial turf for city-owned property and explain the health impacts of turf and playground surfaces.
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