Why Science Over Speculation Matters When It Comes to the Turf Debate

Huffington Post recently published an article by Michael Peterson, Board-certified toxicologist at Gradient, scientific adviser to the Recycled Rubber Council. Peterson makes a strong case for scientific integrity and accountability in the studies related to recycled rubber products.

“The case against crumb rubber has manifested itself in the form of debates we’ve seen locally throughout the country, as voices such as a well-known women’s soccer coach in Washington state have suggested links to cancer through anecdotal evidence. What’s been absent and sorely needed is further attention to reputable science on the issue, in addition to the reporting of context for the seemingly scary claims being made about recycled rubber.”

 

Read the full article HERE.