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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What Are Phthalates and How Do They Affect Your Health?
Phthalates are synthetic chemicals used to make plastics flexible and to make products smell good. This article will explain some of the harm caused by phthalates as well as how to reduce your exposure to them.
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 »Statement of Dr. Diana Zuckerman, resident of Chevy Chase, Maryland and president of the National Center for Health Research
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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