Are turf fields safe to play on? Critics have PFAS, heat and injury-related concerns

by PEER | August 14, 2025
Advocates say the fields help reduce maintenance costs, are more durable and lend themselves to year-round use. Critics, though, say turf fields are dangerous to play on. “My personal belief is that there’s never a good reason to use artificial turf,” said Kyla Bennett, the director ...

EPA Attempts to Sugarcoat Toxic Sewage Sludge

by PEER |
PFAS-Laden Biosolid Fertilizers Pose a Clear Public Health Threat ...

Traveler’s View: Why No National Park Service Director?

by PEER | August 13, 2025
But the full Senate never voted on the nomination before that session of Congress ended, and Trump never renominated Vela, instead falling back to acting directors. Smith continued to wield the power of director until the fall of 2019 when he left under curious circumstances that led ...

Prehearing Statement – Colorado Wastewater Utility Council – Colorado Discharge Permit System Regulations

by PEER |
Prehearing Statement regarding Water Quality Control Division Cash Fees, Regulation No. 102 (5 Ccr 1002-102) and Colorado Discharge Permit System Regulations, Regulation No. 61 (5 Ccr 1002-61 ...

Get Forever Chemicals Out of Our Food Chain

by PEER |
MAHA Commission Pressed to Take Concrete Action on Toxic PFAS ...
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