More Towns Are Putting A Stop To The Tyranny Of Leaf Blowers

Leaf blowers... have noise levels of up to 112 decibels—louder than a plane taking off, a freight train, or a live rock concert. An inexpensive two-stroke leaf blower emits more pollutants than a 6,200-pound pickup truck. In one hour, it may put out the same amount of pollutants as a Toyota Camry driven from New York to Iowa. In California alone, gas-powered leaf blowers are no longer welcome in around 20 different cities, including Palm Springs, Palo Alto, and Santa Barbara. READ MORE HERE >