With spring sports in full swing across Maine, there’s a lot of competition for field time.
The solution for some communities across the state has been investments in artificial turf to extend the season, but it’s sparked a new debate about just how safe those fields are.
One preliminary study, conducted by the nonprofit Public Employees For Environmental Responsibility, showed players and a coach in California had higher levels of PFAS on their hands after playing three games on artificial turf than they did after playing on grass.