The Climate Connection: It's time to phase out gas-powered leaf blowers | Lifestyles
SHARON PARHAM Have you woken up to the loud drone of leaf blowers in your neighborâs yard? In addition to the incessant noise, leaf blowers create air pollution, can exacerbate diseases such as asthma, and contribute to the worsening of COVID-19 symptoms. And to make matters worse, they also create greenhouse gas emissions. Here in Napa, and across the country, citizens are weighing in, looking for alternatives. Noise pollution Support local news coverage and the people who report it by subscribing to the Napa Valley Register. Special offer: $5 for your first 5 months! The f...
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