More than Hearing Loss: APHA points to growing health effects of noise
Noise is not just a nuisance, it’s a growing public health hazard and action is long overdue. That’s the message…
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Another state, Illinois, is looking to ban gas leaf blowers.
Bill to Ban Gas Powered Leaf Blowers Introduced
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A bill filed in the Illinois General Assembly this week would ban the use of gas powered leaf blowers in the State of Illinois. 9th District Senator Laura Fine of Glenview, Illinois introduced Sena...Noise pollution is everywhere - even in beautiful Hawaii. Scientist and author, Steve Lohse, says "...all noise pollution violates State Constitution Article XI, Sec. 9, that mandates effective public and private control of all pollution sources in Hawaii." Individuals can act!
Noise Pollution Is Making Our Communities Unlivable
www.civilbeat.org
By state law, all public and private interests must control their pollution or be controlled."The German government has warned against the use of leaf blowers over concerns for insects and the environment.
Germany's Ministry for the Environment said leaf blowers were too loud, polluted the air and posed a fatal threat to insects."
Read more: www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-50431827#
Leaf blowers harm insects, German ministry warns
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The government says leaf blowers are "fatal to insects", which are in dramatic decline in Germany.