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A person uses a leaf blower to remove fall leaves from a lawn. - Flystock/Shutterstock Public concern about pollution tends to fluctuate, and it's been at a bit of a low lately. As a result, bans on ...

For generations of Americans, the soundtrack to spring weekends has been a rise in birdsong and the loud, constant “virrrrrr” of neighbors cutting their growing grass. But the gas lawn mowers, leaf ...

Gas-powered leaf blowers have been around since the early 1970s, but over time, the lawn care device has received criticism from angry neighbors and eco-conscious lawmakers, some of whom have issued ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – A grassroots organization in Cleveland Heights that calls itself Quiet Clean Heights is hoping to silence one of the most pervasive sounds of fall. The grinding growl of the ...

It’s hard to escape the whine of a gas-powered leaf blower during autumn in New England. In the seasonal battle against falling leaves, they’re a favored weapon for landscapers and homeowners alike.

Portland City Council voted Wednesday to phase out the use of all gas-powered leaf blowers by 2028. The vote comes after years of debate among environmentalists, public health experts, and business ...

A gardener uses a leaf blower to clear leaves at a home in Sacramento, Calif., on Oct. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File) This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news ...