the problem with fake grass on the ballfields . . .

I've been eyeing that hypergreen as I enjoy a chile relleno on the weekends . . .

NYTimes coverage, "On Playing Fields, Grass Is an Endangered Species"

so I was happy to read that article in today's NYT. Here's the potential problems with fake grass:
1. it gets hotter than a natural field - a LOT hotter
2. because of the heat retention, it works against the whole cooling-green-space beauty of parks
3. there may be a problem, carcinogenic-wise, with the recycled tires it's made of

O BLECK!

On the bright side, after you play on it, your shoes (and socks) look like bright green chia pets.