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.
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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.
Read More »NCHR Letter to Mayor Cohn and Members of the Rye City Council Concerning Artificial Turf and Playgrounds
October 16, 2019. We have been contacted by families in Rye who are concerned about the risks of artificial turf and playgrounds. We agree with them that converting grass fields to artificial turf poses unnecessary dangers to children in your community.
Read More »Parents Demand Answers on Playground Lead in DC
WUSA-TV, October 2, 2019. Local parents attended a “Community Forum on the Safety of Playgrounds and Artificial Turf Fields in D.C.,” sponsored by the Park View UNC and D.C. Safe Healthy Playing Fields on Wednesday.
Read More »NCHR Letter Concerning Lead in DC Public School Playground
After lead was found in the playground at Janney Elementary School in Washington, DC, NCHR wrote a letter to DC Education Officials.
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