Maplewood NJ Turf Wars - A case study of an environmental battle
Guest Patti Wood, Amos Eloy, Markus Kranz, and Keith Hayes, discuss a brewing environmental battle over a local synthetic turfing of an athlete’s field in Maplewood NJ. We talk about the facts, the impacts, the costs, and the risks of synthetic turfs. Regardless of your position, you should watch the facts before you decide about the matter.
Are synthetic turfs safe?
What are the chemicals used in artificial turfs?
PFAS in artificial turfs
Heat injuries on artificial turf
Environmental justice and artificial turf
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