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Lower Merion Passes Phased Ban on Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers

The measure launches a complaint-driven rollout with seasonal limits in 2026, fall-only use in 2028, then a full prohibition in 2029.

California Leaders Unveil Late-Session Climate–Energy Deal Extending Cap-and-Trade to 2045

Study Ties U.S. Oil and Gas Air Pollution to 91,000 Premature Deaths a Year

DOE Extends Operations at Michigan Coal Plant Through November Over Energy Emergency