End Quote: Don’t Smoke the Grass
Today’s end quote comes courtesy of Environmental and Human Health Inc., a group trying to keep South Jersey kids from playing sports on synthetic grass. If only the Eagles knew they were crash-landing on this every week:
These scientists say there is evidence the rubber innards of the synthetic turf can emit dust clouds with chemicals that can cause respiratory ailments, endocrine disorders and possibly cancer. The crumbs, which come from a variety of recycled tires, could also cause illness in children through skin contact or ingestion, they say. Some of the elements found in the turf are PCBs, zinc and lead.
Turf wars: Some see perils in synthetic grass [Inquirer]
