Public Health

Aerial Spraying Leaves Pesticide Footprint in Local Waters

by PEER | October 3, 2012
No Buffer Zone or Other Effort to Minimize Pesticide Discharge into Water Bodies ...

Artificial Turf Field Heat Dangers Require Safeguards

by PEER |
Synthetic Turf Temps as High as 200 Degrees Pose Particular Peril to Children ...

Coal Combustion Waste

by Susan Sargent | October 2, 2012
Coal ash and other coal combustion wastes are one of the largest waste streams in the United States. Re-use of coal ash has, with active support of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency turned into a multi-billion dollar business that provides a huge subsidy to coal-fired power-plants. ...

Lead Limits Needed on Tire Crumb Playgrounds

by PEER | July 12, 2012
CPSC Ruling on Artificial Play-Areas as Children’s Products Sought ...