November 2, 2021: We strongly urge the EPA to conduct research on how currently used materials for artificial turf and playgrounds can pose risks to the health of the children who play on them, and to develop standards to regulate the safety of these materials.
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Injuries Related to Artificial Turf
Artificial turf is used all over the U.S. for sports fields instead of natural grass. However, the risks to human health and injuries include abrasions, concussions, and musculoskeletal injuries, and the risks to the environment are also increasingly obvious.
Read More »NCHR Written Statement for North Salem Central School District Board of Education
May 12, 2021: Dr. Diana Zuckerman, president of NCHR, writes to the North Salem Central School District Board of Education on the dangers of artificial turf.
Read More »Letter to the Editor: Why Expose Children to the Danger of Artificial Turf Fields
Woodbridge Town News, April 22, 2021. Dr. Zuckerman writes about her concerns for children regarding artificial turf. Currently no tests for the impact of turf on human health are required before getting the product on the market.
Read More »Written Statement Regarding Artificial Turf to Woodbridge Ordinance Committee
March 16, 2021: Dr. Diana Zuckerman speaks out against the use of artificial turf to Woodbridge Ordinance Committee due to potential harm to children.
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