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RIDGEWOOD — While Ridgewood High School’s Stadium turf field recently passed ASTM G-max testing (the industry standard for measuring shock absorption and surface impact), community advocates are warning that this certification does not tell the full story when it comes to player safety or environmental health.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — In a critical 2023 alert, the Children’s Environmental Health Center at Mount Sinai formally warned the Village of Ridgewood and the Board of Education about the health hazards artificial turf poses to children. Despite these concerns, Ridgewood officials are moving forward with a plan to install an additional 6 acres of artificial turf, sparking public outcry from health advocates and concerned parents alike.
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Ridgewood Nj, North Jersey residents may be noticing hazy skies and reduced air quality this week—and it’s not just the weather. Smoke from dozens of out-of-control wildfires in Canada is drifting into parts of the United States, including New Jersey and New York City, raising both environmental and public health alarms.
Continue reading Canadian Wildfires Trigger Hazy Skies and Health Concerns in North Jersey
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Water continues to make significant progress in its mission to eliminate PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) from local drinking water, with multiple treatment facilities already online and more scheduled to launch throughout 2025 and 2026.
Continue reading Ridgewood Water PFAS Treatment Facilities on Track for Full Operation by 2026
