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Investigative report finds dangerous chemicals in old Veterans Stadium turf
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Six former Phillies died from brain cancer. We tested Vet turf and found PFAS, or 'forever chemicals.
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What to know about 'forever chemicals,' artificial turf, Phillies cancer deaths, and our story
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Six former Phillies died from the same brain cancer. We tested the Vet's turf and found dangerous chemicals. : r/baseball
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Brain cancer deaths of six former Phillies players must be investigated, says Dr. Siegel
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The Philadelphia Inquirer on X: The rate of brain cancer among Phillies who played at Veterans Stadium between 1971-2003 is about three times the average rate among adult men. Because of this
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What to know about 'forever chemicals,' artificial turf, Phillies cancer deaths, and our story
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6 Former Phillies Players Died of Cancer, Report Finds Turf Could Be to Blame
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We're Philadelphia Inquirer investigative journalists who decided to test turf used at Veteran's Stadium due to a spike in brain cancer deaths among Phillies. Ask us anything. : r/baseball
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Dangerous 'forever chemicals' found in old samples of turf from Phillies' Veterans Stadium
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Six former Phillies died from brain cancer. We tested Vet turf and found PFAS, or 'forever chemicals.