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Environment
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

'Where does it end?': Readers react to gas-powered leaf blower bans

A majority of readers oppose bans on gas-powered leaf blowers, citing practicality and other pressing issues over environmental concerns.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

No one can use a gas-powered leaf blower in these 2 Mass. towns, thanks to new laws

New local laws that took effect March 15 prohibit the use of gas-powered leaf blowers in both communities, as part of a growing push to reduce noise and emissions from landscaping equipment.
Environment
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Fran Lebowitz: Hiking is the most stupid thing I could ever imagine'

Leaf blowers are noisy and ineffective; dinner parties are best attended, not hosted; reading is solitary so book clubs don't appeal; airports and adult novelty dolls are unpleasant.
#cate-blanchett
Public health
fromsilive
6 months ago

Constant noise becoming a true destroyer of Staten Island's quality of life

Neighborhood noise from leaf blowers, construction, loud vehicles, and music repeatedly disrupts sleep and peace.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
6 months ago

Zurich to vote on restricting leaf blowers in pollution row DW 09/28/2025

Zurich voters will decide on banning gas-powered leaf blowers and vacuums, allowing only electric devices seasonally from October to December with limited exceptions.
Gadgets
fromwww.esquire.com
6 months ago

The 4 Best Cordless Leaf Blowers

Select a leaf blower by balancing power (MPH/CFM), battery life, weight, noise, ease of use, and fuel type; electric models often preferred.
Startup companies
fromGameSpot
6 months ago

Lawn Mowing Simulator 2 Revealed, Adds One More Majorly Satisfying New Feature

Skyhook Games will self-publish Lawn Mowing Simulator 2, funded partly by a Kickstarter, adding a USA setting, new grass tech, career overhaul, and leaf blowers.
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