Toxic PFAS Chemicals Found in Artificial Turf
From: The Intercept
"Any threats posed by the PFAS in the blades and backing of turf add to questions that were already swirling about the crumb rubber sprinkled over it. In 2014, soccer…
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From: The Intercept
"Any threats posed by the PFAS in the blades and backing of turf add to questions that were already swirling about the crumb rubber sprinkled over it. In 2014, soccer…
From: Bangor Daily News
"Earlier this year, NMFS reopened 3000 square miles of ocean south of Nantucket to groundfishing, allowing the use of gillnets and rope. The agency said that…
From: San Francisco Chronicle
"Environmental advocacy groups said the decision led to a dysfunctional and delayed cleanup, making the process less transparent and leaving thousands…
From: Daily Inter Lake
"Outdoor and conservation groups have objected to allowing e-bikes in parks without additional study or public notice. Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility…
From: The Washington Post
"It’s the latest effort by the Trump administration to open public lands to recreation and industry, which critics say comes at the expense of the environment…
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