'FOREVER CHEMICALS' IN BLOOM
A new report raises the alarm about the risk that artificial grass can pose on your health.
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You’ve seen the homes with artificial turf.
They’re generally the ones with the well-manicured “grass” that looks just a little unnatural.
Nonetheless, artificial turf has grown in popularity because it is low-maintenance and, over time, cost effective. But a new report from the Children’s Health Defense raises the alarm about the risk that artificial grass can pose to your health.
The report, citing an investigation by The Philadelphia Inquirer, said “forever chemicals” have been found on the artificial turf that was installed at the old Veterans Stadium, the former home of the Philadelphia Phillies. (The team has played at Citizens Bank Park since April 2004, which has natural grass.)