Wood detailed the downsides of artificial turf—sometimes called synthetic turf or plastic grass—at a public hearing in 2016, and although voters originally supported the plan, in a second vote ...

It’s easy to see why these commenters were so upset. Advertisement for controversial landscaping product sparks fierce ...

With our warmer climate, artificial turf fields retain more heat than grass fields, sometimes reaching dangerous levels.

Adams is partnering with Scotts to replace artificial turf fields while wanting the U.S. to "leave their mark" in the ...

However, it is National Trust policy not to install artificial turf and we do not endorse its use, which can have effects on the environment and biodiversity.” ...

Artificial turf has multiple negative impacts on the environment, so scientists are hoping to make real grass more accessible to more people.

The artificial turf industry has had a great deal of success convincing millions of people that its short-lived, nonrecyclable, fossil-fuel-derived product is somehow good for the environment.

Dr. Kopp said there are also concerns about the chemicals used to make artificial grass and their impacts on the environment. Artificial grass has an eight to 10 year shelf life before it needs to ...

A Salt Lake City resident thought he was doing his part to conserve water when he replaced his front lawn with artificial grass. But now the city is telling him the turf must go.

A city councilmember from Manhattan and environmental activists are launching a war on turf. Councilmember Christopher Marte has introduced legislation that would end the use of artificial turf in ...