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Findings from our independent research and original surveys on public health policy, environmental disparities, and epidemiological trends — written to inform policymakers and the public alike.

4 Publications
June 28, 2026 Latest Release
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Press · Letter to the Editor

We need guardrails on data centers in Illinois

LinkMind's letter to the editor calling for stronger oversight of data center development across Illinois.

Author Renee Ma
Outlet Chicago Tribune
Published June 28, 2026
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Public Comment

Comment on EPA's Proposed PFOA and PFOS Compliance Extension Rule

LinkMind's formal public comment on the EPA's proposal to extend the compliance deadline for PFOA and PFOS drinking water standards, submitted to the federal rulemaking docket.

Author Emma Lu
Agency U.S. EPA · Docket EPA-HQ-OW-2025-1742
Published June 23, 2026
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Press · Op-Ed

Illinois lawmakers must require microplastics testing to protect our drinking water

LinkMind's first published opinion editorial, arguing for stronger microplastics regulation to keep Illinois residents' drinking water safe.

Author Renee Ma
Outlet Crain's Chicago Business
Published June 22, 2026
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Journal Article

Urban Predictors of Household Participation in Energy-Saving Incentive Programs

Findings from LinkMind's Home Energy Survey, examining what drives household participation in energy-saving incentive programs and how communities can better navigate them.

Authors Rana Haverson, Cathy Ding
Journal Curieux Academic Journal
Published June 2025
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New research on environmental disparities near data centers and carcinogen exposure policy is currently in development.