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In an attempt to decrease water usage and expand opportunities for youth sports, many cities and public agencies began switching over to turf fields and playgrounds a number of years ago. Recently, activists have begun challenging whether or not turf fields actually are a safe alternative to grass fields. Anti-turf activists claim the chemical compounds in turf, like PFAS for example, increase the risk of cancer and that turf utilizes microplastics that are bad for the environment.
Supporters of turf claim it not only decreases water use but also has more than three times the durability of grass fields. This creates more opportunities for youth athletics than traditional grass fields. These arguments won out at the Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, with the vote to ban turf failing by a two to three vote margin. Palo Alto is slated to look at a similar ban in the coming months.
Source: San Jose Spotlight
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