The problem with gas-powered leaf blowers

Published by The Washington Post

The article addresses the environmental and health issues of gas-powered leaf blowers, which emit significant pollutants and produce disruptive noise affecting communities and wildlife. A MASSPIRG report highlights their carbon emissions, equivalent to pollution from 135,000 cars in Massachusetts in 2020. Many cities, alongside advocacy groups like Quiet Communities, are pushing for a shift to quieter, electric models. Restrictions are increasing, with California set to ban new gas-powered tools next year. The article also suggests alternatives, such as using rakes and altering landscaping to reduce the reliance on powerful blowers. Read the article here.