EDITOR'S NOTE: This story originally comes from the Brown Daily Herald. To read the full story, click here.
On Feb. 5, the Providence City Council hosted a public hearing on an ordinance that would ban gas-powered leaf blowers, with plans to phase out the use of the equipment starting in 2028. If passed, a complete ban would start in 2033.
The ordinance notes that “gas-powered leaf blowers produce dangerously high noise levels.” The proposed legislation also cites environmental and public health reasons for passing the ban, noting that such equipment emits air pollution that can worsen public risk of heart disease, asthma and other health conditions.
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