SUNNYVALE, Calif. (KGO) -- The debate over natural grass versus artificial turf continues in communities in the Bay Area. Carrie Levin is a Sunnyvale resident and passionate advocate against synthetic ...

Around the country, heated debates are taking place over whether to install artificial turf, pitting neighbors against each ...

In the run-up to the new school year, three environmental organizations, including the President’s Climate Forum, appealed Monday to government ministries to work together to ban synthetic turf, ...

This story was produced in collaboration with CivicStory as part of the New Jersey Sustainability Reporting project. It was originally published in August 2023 and has been updated with additional ...

A home with artificial turf and drought-resistant plants. Courtesy San Diego County Water Authority Gov. Gavin Newsom last week passed on a chance to limit the use of the so-called “forever chemicals” ...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Research and Development (ORD) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry ...

Carlsbad has decided to stick with artificial turf for its soccer fields at Poinsettia Community Park, despite pleas from environmental advocates to return to natural grass. The City Council voted 4-1 ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. California installs more fake grass than any other state each year. Proponents ...

For homeowners all over the United States, having a well manicured lawn is a source of pride. However, it can also be a major source of stress due to the amount of care and consistently that is ...

Thermal imaging shows a turf field in Arlington, Virginia, in yellow on July 29, indicating a high temperature compared with its surroundings. (Video: John Farrell/The Washington Post) Column by ...

If you value independent local news, become a sustainer today. Your gift could help unlock a $1M challenge. Gov. Gavin Newsom last week passed on a chance to limit the use of the so-called “forever ...