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The Los Angeles Leaf Blower Wars
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Length:
36 minutes
Released:
Jun 11, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
The leaf blower is one of the most hated objects in the modern world. They’re loud, they pollute, and… how important is a leafless lawn anyway? In a lot of towns and cities, the gas-powered leaf blower has been banned. In others, there are strict guidelines on where and when they can be used. In Los Angeles, California, the leaf blower has never gone quiet, but the war to ban them has been raging for decades.The Los Angeles Leaf Blower Wars
Released:
Jun 11, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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