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Operating a gas-powered leaf blower for an hour emits as much smog-forming pollution as driving a Toyota Camry from L.A. to Denver. Across the U.S., some 11 million leaf blowers roar into action every ...

A leaf blower’s strength is described by two key stats. Miles per hour (mph) and cubic feet per minute (CFM). Many consumers ...

ROCKVILLE, Md. (7News) — Using a gas leaf blower for one hour emits the same amount of emissions as a car driving from Washington, D.C. to Miami, Florida. Americans use three billion gallons of gas ...

This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. For more than 100 million years, trees have dropped their leaves every fall, creating a protective layer of ...

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 ...