Turf in the News
The synthetic turf issue has been a hot topic in the environmental health arena lately and many mainstream media outlets are reporting on the issues. Read the latest reports, most recent articles at the top, here.
Synthetic turf fields kicking up safety concerns. Associated Press, May 18, 2009.
In fake grass, some see real threat. Boston Globe, January 19, 2009.
DEP says study of artificial fields now set to assess health and environmental impact of crumb rubber. CT Dept. of Environmental Protection, January 2, 2009.
City shuts field over lead concern. The New York Times, December 24, 2008.
Federal agencies at odds over artificial turf recommendations. ConsumerReports.org, September 5, 2008
Connecticut Attorney General cautions communities not to reply on recent turf reports. Newton TAB, August 20, 2008.
Artificial turf makers tout safety report; House member skeptical. USA Today, July 30, 2008
Artificial turf fields closed pending further testing. USA Today, July 24, 2008.
Artificial turf generating real debate about health risks. The Vancouver Sun, July 19, 2008.
Parks' fake grass can reach a scorching 162 degrees. New York Daily News, July 5, 2008.
Officials address concern over turf. Fall River Herald News, July 1, 2008.
Senator calls for action on turf fields. USA Today, June 26, 2008.
The CDC issues a public health alert on lead in artificial turf. ConsumerReports.org, June 19, 2008
CDC recommends lead testing on some turf fields. Associated Press, June 18, 2008.
San Francisco debating artificial turf on playgrounds. San Francisco Chronicle, June 18, 2008.
Manufacturer defends synthetic turf safety. Indiana Gazette, June 3, 2008.
NJ agency releases toxic turf report. NBC10.com, June 2, 2008.
Just how green is faux grass? The Wall Street Journal, May 29, 2008.
Synthetic fields of play spur turf war. Chicago Tribune, May 28, 2008.
Discovery of lead in turf raises concerns. The Oregonian, May 27, 2008.
Dangerous lead in artificial turf raises concerns. WBZ-TV, Boston, April 29, 2008.
Worry on athletic turf prompts some digging. The New York Times, April 27, 2008
Heat and lead a concern for artificial turf fields. MetroWest Daily News, April 26, 2008.
U.S. looking at lead levels in artificial turf. CNN.com, April 19, 2008.
Needham plan for artificial turf raises health concerns for some. WickedLocal.com, April 9, 2008.
Synthetic turf: health debate takes root. Environmental Health Perspectives, March 2008.
How green is artificial turf? Fox News, February 6, 2008.
Grass-roots uprising. The Boston Globe, September 13, 2007.
This page updated Friday August 28 2009