Kingston Wire, October 23, 2023: NCHR president Diana Zuckerman’s oped in the Kingston (NY) Wire explains the risks to children of lead and other toxic chemicals in PIP rubber playground surfaces and artificial turf in Kingston and other communities.
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Opinion: Are Turf Fields a Safe Place for Kids to Play in Westfield?
Dr. Diana Zuckerman, PH.D, Tap into Westfield: September 12, 2022 As a mother, I used to think that artificial turf and rubber playground surfaces were a clever and attractive alternative to grass fields. As a scientist, however, I learned that my children were being exposed to unsafe chemicals without my knowledge or consent. I recently wrote […]
Read More »Letter to the Editor: Asphalt playgrounds are bad for kids. So is artificial grass
Los Angeles Times and Yahoo News, September 7, 2022 To the editor: It’s frightening that L.A. schoolchildren are playing on sizzling asphalt, but the commentary and reporting on it miss an important part of the story. Years of research show that the school playground surfaces that are even hotter than pavement are made from artificial turf or colorful rubber. On […]
Read More »STAT Report : The need for speed and safety: A primer on the FDA’s drug approval pathways
This STAT report provides an excellent primer on FDA’s drug approval pathways, and the controversies about whether patients can be harmed when FDA standards get too lose. Dr. Diana Zuckerman describes the need for the FDA Commissioner to restore the public’s trust.
Read More »FDA’s agenda in limbo as Biden’s nominee stalls in Senate
Fox13, February 9, 2022: President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the Food and Drug Administration has stalled in the narrowly divided Senate, an unexpected setback that could delay decisions on electronic cigarettes and other high-profile health issues. Will all the publicity help Califf get confirmed, given the alternatives?
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