December 23, 2020. Montgomery County should only approve the abadonment of Ellsworth Dr. if they provide a surface other than artificial turf or other artificial rubber products.
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NCHR’s Comments to EPA’s Children’s Health Protection Advisory Committee
We urge the EPA to dedicate more resources towards studying the chemicals and metals contained in artificial turf and playground surfaces, and focus on ensuring that the materials used are safe for children who will be frequently exposed and/or who might be particularly vulnerable because of other health conditions and other exposures.
Read More »NCHR Comments on CPSC Priorities for FY2021/2022
April 2020. We want to start by emphasizing two issues involving chemicals in products that affect our and our children’s health, (1) artificial turf and playground surfaces and equipment, and (2) organohalogen flame retardants. We will also briefly discuss sport and recreational helmets, sleep-related products for infants, furniture stability, home elevators, and liquid nicotine packaging. All these issues should be CPSC priorities.
Read More »NCHR Statement Supporting Maryland House Bill to Ban State Funds for Artificial Turf and Playgrounds
March 5, 2020. Officials in communities all over the country have been misled by artificial turf salespeople. They were erroneously told that these products are safe. But on the contrary, there is clear scientific evidence that these materials are harmful. The only question is how much exposure is likely to be harmful to which children? We should not be willing to take such a risk. Our children deserve better.
Read More »National Center for Health Research Written Statement to Greenwich Board of Education
February 19, 2020. We have found many issues with artificial turf, such as lead, high heat issues, and other environmental concerns. We urge communities to protect themselves and their children from these risks.
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