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Sivuqaq’s Community-Driven Science: Documenting Contamination in the Arctic

Aug 30, 2023 — Due to a combination of global distillation processes and military contamination, the Yupik people of Sivuqaq (the traditional name for St. Lawrence Island) experience disproportionately high exposure to persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and other chemicals — resulting in dramatic health disparities.  . . .

Playing on Plastic: Artificial Turf Hazards and Safer Alternatives

Aug 21, 2023 — From professional sports leagues to elementary schools and even day care centers, many communities have questions about the pros and cons of artificial turf.  . . .

Tracking chemical exposures in the office

Aug 04, 2023 — In a recent webinar, Dr. Anna Young presented a new study which used silicone wristbands as a novel method to monitor exposures to chemicals in the office environment.  . . .