TURF WARS Controversy-again -over NBC report on alleged hazards of crumb rubber usage on oports fields

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WASHINGTON—A recent NBC News report is reviving controversy over the use of recycled rubber crumb in artificial grass on sports fields—a practice considered harmless and highly useful by many, but seen as a possible carcinogen by others. "Not lo downplay the seriousness of this issue." said Michael Blu-menthal. founder of consulting firm Marshay Inc. and a former Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) vice president, "but now it boils down to this: Those who like crumb rubber artificial turf—and those who don't."