Phil Griswold

Jan 14, 2025 | yourvalley.net | Phil Griswold |Sun City

Gas-powered leaf blowers contribute to Valley air, noise pollution Posted Tuesday, January 14, 2025 4:00 pm Metro Creative Connection By Phil Griswold | Sun City One contributor that was overlooked is the gas-powered leaf blower. This device, used by landscaping crews, may blow leaf debris off of sidewalks, but it also picks up and blows considerable amounts of dust. Its two-cycle engine, which burns a gas-oil mixture, contributes to ozone. A consumer-grade leaf blower emits more pollutants...