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Artificial turf vs. natural grace on the ball fields at Brace Park?That question was circulated at the different advisory boards and commissions in Burbank recently. Both the Sustainable Burbank Commission and Park and Recreation Board have…

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“What I really want is for the kids to be safe,” said Johanna Hynes, whose three children played lacrosse at Charlestown High School's aging multi-purpose field, used for football, lacrosse, and soccer.City records show the popular Boston…

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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…

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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…

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Artificial turf fields heat up quickly on Fort Collins' hottest daysTemperatures on artificial turf fields used by Poudre School District hight schools are 40 degrees or more hotter than natural grass on a hot sunny dayKelly Lyell, Fort…

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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…

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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…

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County officials say the fields won't just save water. They will increase recreation opportunities by being available year-round. (Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Spinning sprinkler in Salt Lake City in June 2021. Salt Lake County is…

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Originally published on Thursday, December 19 Nearly three decades ago, the federal government issued a somber warning. America's scrap tires had to go somewhere without gobbling up landfill space. Billions of cast-off tires already had…

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Rolls of synthetic turf removed from a Bethesda, Maryland, elementary school were awaiting disposal (Photo by Amanda Farber). Nearly three decades ago, the federal government issued a somber warning. America’s scrap tires had to go…