This money could be used to purchase three 730 CFM (high-power) blowers or two blowers and an all-day LifePO4-based rolling charging system (see below). The health consequences:Emissions: Gutting our landmark ordinance will bring back non-CO2 pollution equivalent to adding 105,600 extra cars driving around Evanston every day. Gas blowers have the single redeeming – but important – quality of bringing high-energy petrochemicals to the job site. The California Air Resources Board’s research shows that the non-CO2 pollution from a single leaf blower is equivalent to driving a 2016 Camry 1,100 miles. Figuring 10 miles for school trips, in-city commute, and errands, that makes 105,600 extra cars driving around Evanston every day at peak leaf blower use.

Source: Washington Post March 04, 2024 04:48 UTC