UBC News

Mining Engineering

UBC study links artificial turf fields to lethal chemical threat for salmon

UBC researchers found Metro Vancouver’s artificial turf fields leach 6PPD‑quinone—a tire chemical deadly to coho salmon—into stormwater for years after installation, pointing to urgent needs for treatment and safer infills.

No Results

News Tips & Story Ideas

UBC EXPERTS ON TOPICAL ISSUES

EXPLORE OTHER STORIES FROM UBC NEWS

Climate & Environment

UBC study links artificial turf fields to lethal chemical threat for salmon
Climate & Environment

Wild plants can rapidly evolve to rescue themselves from climate change
University News

Evolution of student health and wellbeing services culminates in Gateway Health building
University News

The UBC scientist who built Canada’s largest biotech company