The evidence that artificial turf has problems is strong and growing. But don't take my word for here. Check out these sources:
The New York Times article on increasing concerns about the safety of artificial turf: Click Here
A University of Chicago Study linking turf burns with methicillin-resistant staph infections among football players: Click Here
A Bringham Young Study comparing surface temperatures shows artificial turf as 20 degrees hotter than grass on average, with significant heat spikes on hot days: Click Here
A bill in the state legislature to enforce a moratorium on new turf fields:
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An Op-Ed piece in the New York Times: Click Here
A Study on the Toxins found in artificial turf:
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Heat exposure is a greater threat for small children, and turf is really hot. Read what the American Academy of Pediatrics has to say: Click Here
Irony: During a drought, the Duke Field Hockey Team waters their turf before all games and practices. It makes it safer. Click Here
A recent New York study showing that even older fields exceed New York Department of Environmental Conservation limits for chemicals: Click Here
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