January 25, 2010—View Dr. Paul Locke's presentation, "Incorporating Information from the DOE Low Dose Research Program into Regulatory Decision-making: Challenges and Opportunities," given at the 10th Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools National Symposium. January 18, 2010—Dr. Lynn Goldman quoted in Washington Post article , "Chemicals Coat Apples Decades After Alar Scare." January 17, 2010—"OSR#1: Industrial Chemical Or Autism Treatment?" Dr. Ellen Silbergeld quoted in Chicago Tribune . January 16, 2010—"In Haiti, Relief Agencies Rush to Meet Desperate Need for Water." Drs. Thomas Kirsch and Kellogg Schwab quoted in Washington Post. January 4, 2010—"Use of Potentially Harmful Chemicals Kept Secret Under Law." Dr. Lynn R. Goldman quoted in Washington Post. November 11, 2009—CLF Director, Dr. Robert S. Lawrence wins APHA's 2009 Sedgwick Memorial Medal for Distinguished Service in Public Health. October 27, 2009—Dr. Thaddeus Graczyk and Talia Abbott Chalew on WYPR's, The Environment in Focus. Listen Now . More EHS News EHS Events Calendar EHSSO News and Events EHS Connection Newsletter - Autumn 2009
John Groopman, PhD , professor and chair of the Department of Environmental Health Sciences, says the average American spends 95 percent of his or her time indoors. Groopman says his Department is developing the scientific evidence to support policies and regulations that can improve the health of people exposed to indoor chemical pollutants.