National Emissions from Lawn and Garden Equipment

Paper presented to the International Emissions Inventory Conference

The study by Jamie L. Banks and Robert McConnell examines emissions from gasoline-powered lawn and garden equipment in the U.S., highlighting their significant contribution to air pollution, particularly VOCs and fine particulates from two-stroke engines. These emissions pose health risks, prompting calls for better reporting and policies to reduce impact and promote cleaner alternatives. Read the paper here.