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Leaf blowers are a scourge. Why is it hard to get rid of them? (thehustle.co)
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[–] federalreverse@feddit.de 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

The more environmentally-friendly option is called a rake anyway. It being a bit harder to use is actually a feature, since it limits the biodiversity damage that comes from removing every last leaf. We just need to fix our expectations on the level of management that nature actually needs.