U.S. bans on gasoline-powered leaf blowers grow, as does …
Jun 20, 2024 · TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — The roar of the leaf blower has become an inescapable part of daily life in communities across America, leading towns and states to ban or restrict blowers that run on gasoline.
The problem with leaf blowers, and what you can do instead
Apr 23, 2024 · Many communities across the country have tried to ban or limit leaf blowers because of their noise and environmental impact. But they roar on.
Noisy leaf blowers are getting banned: See where
Oct 17, 2024 · Governments are increasingly getting noisy leaf blowers out of neighborhoods. There are now 217 policies or programs in 26 states, plus Washington D.C., that are taking aim at gas-powered leaf...
City of Annapolis ban on gas-powered leaf blowers takes effect
Jan 1, 2025 · ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A ban on gas-powered leaf blowers in residential areas of the City of Annapolis took effect on January 1, 2025. The noise ordinance is meant to prohibit gas-powered blowers, and to push for residents and businesses to use electric ones.. In a September statement, Mayor Gavin Buckley called the ban "another step Annapolis is taking to protect the health of city residents ...
The Leaf Blowers Will Not Go Quietly - Bloomberg.com
Nov 8, 2024 · Scores of US cities are trying to muffle the seasonal din of gas-powered leaf blowers. But the new regulations and fines are generating resistance, too.
Gas leaf blower, mower bans spread in US to fight climate change
Apr 30, 2023 · Environmentalists say using a commercial gas leaf blower for an hour produces emissions equal to driving from Denver to Los Angeles. Among cities and states with bans or limits: California;...
The problem with leaf blowers — and what you can do instead | News …
Apr 27, 2024 · According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, prolonged exposure to noise louder than 70 decibels may damage your hearing. Gas-powered leaf blowers can register as high as...
U.S. bans on gasoline-powered leaf blowers grow, as does
Jun 20, 2024 · The roar of the leaf blower has become an inescapable part of daily life in communities across America, leading towns and states to ban or restrict blowers that run on gasoline.
Why gas-powered leaf blowers are getting banned in Greater …
Nov 9, 2023 · The rise of remote work has been fueling efforts to ban or just limit the use of gas-powered leaf blowers in communities across Greater Boston. And while noise is the key motivator for leaf blower complaints, concerns about health, …
Leaf Blower Bans Are A Win For Climate, But Small Businesses Are ...
Dec 18, 2023 · As the climate crisis escalates, more cities are doubling down on gas leaf blower bans. And the sound of electric leaf blowers — decibels lower — is in the air.