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Health and Environmental Warnings Issued Against Artificial Turf by Local Expert
Los Angeles, CA – A local expert, known as 'urbanfarmsla,' has highlighted the significant environmental and health risks associated with artificial turf. In a recent online video, the expert detailed multiple concerns, urging homeowners and communities to reconsider its use. According to the expert, artificial turf contains a range of toxic chemicals, including mercury, lead, and crumb rubber, which can off-gas into the environment. She cited reports indicating elevated levels of diseases, including cancer and asthma, among athletes playing on plastic turf fields. Furthermore, the expert emphasized the growing concern over microplastics, noting recent studies that have found these particles in human embryos and other tissues, with artificial turf contributing to their release into waterways. Beyond chemical and microplastic pollution, the expert explained how artificial turf disrupts the natural water cycle. By covering living soil, it prevents water absorption, leading to increased runoff rather than percolation into aquifers and waterways. This disruption not only affects water conservation but also contributes to the heating of urban areas. The expert concluded by advocating for natural landscaping alternatives that support healthy ecosystems and water management.
