A bill aims to temporarily pause the use of synthetic turf in Maine to look at potential health and environmental risks.New ...

The potential 3-year ban would allow for a state study of the environmental and health effects of synthetic turf fields.

Despite concerns from local environmentalists about the harmful impacts of plastic turf, Palo Alto’s leaders signaled on ...

The bill, LD 1177, would halt any installation of new synthetic turf and also stop renovation of existing spaces.

Learn about the carcinogenic risks of crumb rubber infill in artificial turf and why alternative infills like coconut fiber ...

Supporters of the bill argue that artificial turf poses health and environmental risks by trapping heat, contributing to pollution and increasing cancer risks. But with the New York City ...

It would also direct the Department of Environmental Protection to examine whether synthetic turf is a risk to public health and the environment. The department would have to submit its findings ...

But school superintendents and athletic directors told a legislative committee Wednesday that a moratorium would prevent them from installing synthetic turf projects already approved by voters, or ...

That includes replacing existing and worn-out turf and covers both indoor and outdoor spaces. The bill would also require a study of the public health and environmental risks of synthetic turf ...

COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTOPHER MARTE PROPOSED A BILL in February that would prohibit the installation of artificial grass in New York City parks.