CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Artificial turf fields may look like a safe, low‑maintenance option, but new research raises serious red flags. Some scientists say these fields carry “forever chemicals” — known as ...

The County Commission approved contracts with Legacy Sports Construction LLC of Melbourne at the board’s Jan. 20 meeting in ...

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 ...

Artificial turf can contain some toxic chemicals, including phthalates, which have been known to increase risks of cancer, asthma and other negative health outcomes. (Photo: Aire images/ Getty) Voters ...

The Town of Mount Pleasant's commitment to building and/or enhancing recreational facilities hasn't been lost on resident ...

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 ...

Athletic facilities worldwide face critical decisions when selecting playing surfaces that balance performance, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. The choice between synthetic surfaces and ...

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 ...

According to the project’s timeline, construction would commence in the summer of 2026. Here's what else to know about the proposal.

Artificial turf has come a long way since since it was introduced on a grand stage to the sports world in 1966 at the Astrodome in Houston. Playing on ChemGrass, which became known as AstroTurf, was a ...