Pulitzer-winning investigative reporter at The Philadelphia Inquirer; has reported on artificial turf, PFAS, disposal of used turf, and broader environmental-health consequences in multi-article investigations.
Verified via The Philadelphia Inquirer author page and Muck Rack; has multiple published pieces specifically about artificial turf and PFAS. Years of experience derived from career history (approximate); see sources. Primary verification: ([inquirer.com](https://www.inquirer.com/archive/barbara_laker/))
Investigative reporter and writer at The Philadelphia Inquirer’s investigations team; has led and co-authored multi-piece reporting on PFAS, artificial turf, sports and public-health accountability issues in the Philadelphia region.
Verified via The Philadelphia Inquirer author page and Muck Rack profile. Years of experience is an estimate based on biography and résumé information; see verification sources. Primary verification: ([inquirer.com](https://www.inquirer.com/author/gambacorta_david))
Freelance environment and sustainability writer (EcoWatch, Better Homes & Gardens, others) who has covered PFAS studies related to artificial turf and broader environmental impacts of synthetic grass.
Verified via EcoWatch author page and personal portfolio. Freelance writer with multiple outlets; years of experience taken from public bio and portfolio (approximate). Primary verification: ([ecowatch.com](https://www.ecowatch.com/artificial-turf-pfas-exposure-athletes-health.html?utm_source=openai))
Senior reporter at THE CITY covering climate, resiliency, housing and development; has reported on local disputes over artificial turf installations, PFAS concerns, and city parks policy impacts.
Verified via THE CITY article and author page and Muck Rack / personal site. Email is published on THE CITY author page. Years of experience is approximate based on CV and prior roles. Primary verification: ([thecity.nyc](https://www.thecity.nyc/2024/04/04/artificial-turf-war-washington-heights-pfas/))
Investigative environmental and health reporter (The Intercept; ProPublica) who has reported extensively on PFAS, including original reporting that found PFAS in artificial turf materials; widely-cited authority on 'forever chemicals'.
Verified via ProPublica reporter page and multiple re-uses/citations of her Intercept reporting that identified PFAS in turf samples. Years of experience is approximate (based on career timeline). Primary verification: ([propublica.org](https://www.propublica.org/people/sharon-lerner/p4))
Reporter for The Washington Post’s Well+Being section who covers health, science and environmental exposures; authored a deep-dive piece on PFAS and artificial turf examining preliminary studies about athlete exposure.
Verified via The Washington Post feature on turf/PFAS and a Muck Rack profile. Years of experience is an estimate. Primary verification: ([washingtonpost.com](https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/03/12/artificial-turf-pfas-chemicals/))
Freelance journalist and environment reporter for The Guardian and other outlets; has written about PFAS, municipal bans on artificial turf, and environmental health implications of synthetic grass.
Verified via The Guardian article on municipal turf bans and Muck Rack profile. Years of experience is approximate. Primary verification: ([theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/sep/30/boston-bans-artificial-turf-toxic-forever-chemicals-pfas))