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

As hundreds of synthetic fields and playgrounds are installed in the U.S. every year, stakeholders are debating the safety of ...
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Newtown battle over ‘top-tiered’ soccer complex pits artificial turf against sensitive environment

Ackert is referring to a plan to build two synthetic turf soccer fields and a 7,800-square-foot clubhouse with 149 parking ...
The New York Times

Plastic Turf Fields Are Taking Over America

The debate over whether to install turf over grass fields has become a referendum on sports, health, the environment and the use of scarce public resources. By Ken Belson and Hiroko Tabuchi Across the ...

Malik Nabers’ ACL injury brings MetLife back in the spotlight as turf debate rages on

MetLife Stadium is at the center of the NFL’s turf vs. grass debate as rising player injuries renew calls for safer playing ...
Palo Alto Weekly

Study favors artificial turf over grass on Palo Alto’s busy playing fields

Players in the girls 2014 pre-academy soccer team practice at Cubberley’s turf soccer field in Palo Alto on January 28, 2025. Photo by Anna Hoch-Kenney. Citing surging demand for soccer fields, a new ...
Los Angeles Times

Letters to the Editor: Bamboo could be a sustainable solution to California’s artificial turf woes

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. To the editor: As this article states, there’s thousands and thousands of ...