Cambridge, Massachusetts Bans Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers

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By Paige BennettMar 17, 2025, 2:56 pm264 ptsTop
Cambridge, Massachusetts has joined a growing list of cities that have banned gas-powered leaf blowers. The city’s ban went into effect over the weekend, and officials noted this move was in the interest of public health and reducing emissions for the environment. Cambridge first passed the Leaf Blower…

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