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SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson is proposing to spend millions to replace a series of athletic fields with artificial turf and rip out grassy parking strips at 40 different county facilities."It's time to do this," the…

We all appreciate the desire to have playing fields available throughout the winter and recognize the reality of ongoing drought and water restrictions. However, the negative environmental and human health impacts of synthetic turf far…

Surrey, BC – Surrey City Council celebrated the opening of a new artificial turf field and rubberized walking loop at Newton Athletic Park on Thursday, July 21. "I am very pleased to open the new amenities at Newton Athletic Park as part…

Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum with enthusiastic kids on new the rubberized walking track at Newton Athletic Park. Councilor Mandeep Nagra is on the far right. Photo by JAY SHARMA of Mahi Photo Studio SURREY City…

dr Michael Ellenbecker of Concord is professor emeritus of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene at the University of Massachusetts Lowell and director emeritus of the Massachusetts Toxics Use Reduction Institute. Recent Monitor articles…

FAIRFIELD — As the town looks to upgrade its many athletic fields, some residents are advocating that officials not permit artificial turf fields, citing environmental and safety concerns.Officials say the issue of artificial fields have…

Why build artificial turf sports fields? Are there alternatives?Both questions are surprisingly easy to answer. Artificial turf fields can be played in any weather, which extends game time and provides a more reliable sports schedule.…