The Polluting, Noisy Toll Of Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers | Weather.com

The Polluting, Noisy Toll Of Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers

May 6, 2025

Updated: May 6, 2025, 2:19 pm EDTPublished: May 6, 2025, 2:19 pm EDT

Many cities have banned or are considering banning gas-powered leaf blowers. The machines are useful for quickly moving fallen leaves but have detrimental environmental effects.

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