Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Artificial turf can contain some toxic chemicals, including phthalates, which have been known to increase risks of cancer, asthma ...

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 ...

Artificial turf fields have been rising in popularity as a low-maintenance (no mowing or watering) alternative to natural grass; North America has more than 18,000 synthetic fields, and 1,500 are ...

A new study from the University of British Columbia is raising concerns about the environmental impact of artificial turf ...

LELAND, N.C. (WECT) - In just a week, high school football teams around North Carolina will return to the field. For some schools, that means a return to the turf fields they play on. All three ...

The campuses are undergoing field renovations that leaders say will expand opportunities for students and the community to ...

It’s an issue where both sides stand their ground. Glastonbury voters will decide Tuesday on whether new artificial turf fields belong in their community following months of debate that mirrored ...

The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has released a study finding that recycled tires used ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Changes are on the horizon for Hidden Valley High School. The Roanoke County School Board approved a $1 million project to replace the school’s grass field with artificial turf ...

Matt Simpson lost the unofficial half of his job title. He is now Hononegah’s baseball coach. Not the baseball coach/field maintenance man. “It’s awesome to be able to leave right now instead of ...

Polk County will install artificial turf at two sports complexes to reduce downtime between games. The projects at Poinciana Community Park and Hunt Fountain Park will cost over $5.3 million combined.