Tree-mendous news: noisy gas-powered leaf blowers banned in Washington DC
by Oliver Milman from on (#5TNZC)
Lovers of peace and opponents of air pollution can now breathe easy as Washington offers rebates on electric tools
A roaring and often harmful cacophony that has long afflicted Washington DC has finally been silenced. Not the roar of politicians sounding off, alas, but the use (and sale) of gasoline-powered leaf blowers, banned since New Year's Day.
Anyone using the blowers, which have been blamed for ear-splitting noise and a stew of air pollution, risks a fine of up to $500.
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