Is Fake Grass a Bad Idea? the AstroTurf Wars Are Far From Over.
A recent warm spell in January melted enough snow to reveal Cornell University's new athletic field, built with synthetic turf. The field was previously a meadow teeming with birds and bugs, but is now an acre of artificial turf. The use of synthetic turf has been the subject of controversy, with some arguing that it is a bad idea. The article explores the pros and cons of synthetic turf and the ongoing debate about its use in sports fields.
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