The Husqvarna is one of the best backpack leaf blowers for homeowners and has surprising power. I tested it in my backyard ...

STAMFORD — City officials are considering prohibiting the use of gas-powered leaf blowers for most of the year, including ...

Gas-powered leaf blowers come in both wearable and non-wearable styles, with options from brands including Husqvarna, Senix, and more.

Gas-powered leaf blowers emit tiny particles as well as gasses that contribute to ground level ozone — which can exacerbate lung conditions like asthma. According to the California Air Resources Board ...

Some commercial leaf blowers are even louder, generating 115 decibels of noise up close and 100 decibels at 50 feet.

The shift to cleaner equipment may involve some compromise in power, but for most commercial jobs, gas leaf blowers are overkill anyway, like beating nails with a sledgehammer.

It may be only a matter of time until residents and businesses in Cambridge are banned from using gas-powered leaf blowers which officials say are taking a toll on the environment and public health.