Lawn care debates ignite turf battles across America
The $40 billion lawn care industry faces criticism from environmentalists for fueling perfect lawns that waste water and pollute rivers. Critics argue homeowners overemphasize weed-free, uniform grass while defenders claim personal choice and aesthetics.
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University of Maryland
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Lawn care dangers and eco concerns highlighted
The piece notes 75,000 Americans are injured yearly while mowing and equates one hour of gas mower use to 93 car miles in hydrocarbon pollution. It cites Ted Steinberg’s American Green arguing postwar lawn culture harms the environment, with industry dreams tied to chemicals and power tools. The piece also mentions native plant replacements and patches of clover left in lawns.
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Steinberg
Case Western Reserve University
Lemon sharks draw scientists with unusual breeding hangouts
Samuel Gruber, a leading shark expert, observed about 100 adult lemon sharks in 90 feet off Jupiter Inlet during a burst of courtship activity. He notes the rarity of such congregations and speculates pheromones and currents influence mating, with plans to test water chemistry next winter.
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Bimini
Bahamas
Jupiter
Florida
Samuel Gruber
Knight Ridder
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Jupiter Inlet
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