carpet turf0E2CEF6B9-269392466?Evapotranspiration? (water evaporating from soil/plants) cools the air.carpet turf0E2CEF6B9-269392466?Soil acts as a heat sink, absorbing less radiation.carpet turf0E2CEF6B9-269392466?Artificial grass? can get hotter because:carpet turf0E2CEF6B9-269392466?Synthetic fibers absorb and retain heat? (especially dark-colored turf).carpet turf0E2CEF6B9-269392466?No natural cooling mechanism? like live plants.carpet turf0E2CEF6B9-269392466?? ?Data Point:carpet turf0E2CEF6B9-269392466On a ?90°F (32°C) day, artificial turf can reach ?140–160°F (60–71°C)?—hot enough to burn bare feet.