Thought this was interesting, since banning these devices is on my platform.
From today's Davis Enterprise:
"Curb the spread of spring pollenAiry Krich-Brinton | Davis | May 08, 2010 21:57Yard owners, please ask your yard maintenance service not to use a leaf blower during March, April and May.
Why? Pollen! Yes, your yard will look sloppy for a while, especially if no one can rake or sweep. But you will be doing allergy and asthma sufferers a public service. The pollen, which caused enough trouble on its way down, will not be sent up again to drift on the wind.
Bikers will not have to shield their faces as they unavoidably sail through the cloud. Kids walking to school will not become coated by it. And you will reduce your energy footprint, especially by not using a gas-powered leaf blower.
If you have a Spanish-speaking yard maintenance service and do not speak Spanish, here it is in Spanish. Clip it out and show them: 'Haga el favor de no usar la maquina que sopla hojas (leaf blower) en marzo, abril o mayo.'
Thank you very much.
Airy Krich-Brinton
Davis
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