Torn ACLs, sprains and chemicals: Tensions mount over artificial turf safety

The artificial turf industry has convinced local governments and school boards that turf fields are a way to save money and ...

Carlsbad sticks with artificial turf for city soccer fields

Carlsbad has decided to stick with artificial turf for its soccer fields at Poinsettia Community Park, despite pleas from environmental advocates to return to natural grass. The City Council voted 4-1 ...

Spurs will roll turf for Broncos-Jets game, but NFL players prefer natural grass

When the Spurs play their Premier League soccer games at the stadium, they use GrassMaster, a hybrid grass that mixes natural grass with artificial fibres. When NFL teams visit, though, they take out ...
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Homeowner warned after sharing plans to use harmful backyard product: 'Be careful'

Artificial turf has also raised concerns when it comes to PFAS, aka " forever chemicals ," which can end up in the soil and ...