The challenges of prepping World Cup pitches with a hybrid of artificial and natural turf

For the World Cup, FIFA requires a particular kind of pitch: a hybrid of natural and artificial grass. We hear about what it takes to make it.
Forbes

More NFL Injuries Raise Concerns About Artificial Turf

Even though the Los Angeles Rams are based in a good weather location, they play their home games on artificial turf. Here Seahawks Kenneth Walker III (9) is brought down by Rams Kamren Kinchens (26) ...
The Blood-Horse

Aqueduct Delays Turf Racing Until April 16

The New York Racing Association announced March 22 that the 2026 start of turf racing at Aqueduct Racetrack will be moved back two weeks due to the impact of heavy snowfall in January and February, ...
MIT Technology Review

Is fake grass a bad idea? The AstroTurf wars are far from over.

Around the country, heated debates are taking place over whether to install artificial turf, pitting neighbors against each other. A rare warm spell in January melted enough snow to uncover Cornell ...
Los Angeles Times

As California installs more artificial turf, health and environmental concerns multiply

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 ...
The Washington Post

Why one epidemiologist won’t let his kids play on artificial turf fields

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 ...