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Recognizing the health impacts of the natural and human-made surroundings in which we live, work, and play.

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Artificial Turf and Crumb Rubber

Topics: Artificial Turf, Built Environment, Chemical Agents, Contaminants and Hazards
Modern artificial turf is used indoors and outdoors in a wide variety of settings, including multipurpose recreational and professional sports fields, playgrounds, residential areas, and public…
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Crematoria emissions and air quality impacts

Topics: Built Environment, Contaminants and Hazards, Heavy Metals, Outdoor Air
Primary inquiry A municipality received an application from a funeral home to install a cremator within their facility. Objections were received from nearby residents who were concerned about…
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Using a Hierarchy of Evidence to Assess Chemical Health Risks of Artificial Turf

Topics: Artificial Turf, Built Environment, Chemical Agents, Contaminants and Hazards, Practices and Procedures, Risk Analysis
Over the past 40 years, artificial turf has become common in public and private settings. Compared to natural turf, artificial turf is easier to maintain, requires less water and no fertilizer, and…
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