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As a long-time resident of quiet neighborhoods in Los Angeles (30
years), I have been daily beset by the sound and smell of
gas-powered blowers. The quality of air here is definitely worsened
by their emissions. I often have to close my windows to keep the
bad air out.

I have discovered that the use of gas-powered leaf blowers and lawn
mowers can cause numerous health problems and contributes to poor
air quality. California consistently fails to meet national air
quality standards, which means millions of Californians breathe
unhealthy air every day.

California's communities and environment deserve better. To ensure
that all communities have breathable air in the state, the
California Air Resources Board (CARB) must require 100% of the
SOREs sold in California to be zero emission.

CARB's public health benefit analysis determined that these new
regulations, if adopted, will result in: 

    $8.8 billion in health insurance benefits through 2043
    892 premature deaths avoided
    438 fewer emergency room visits for asthma 
    311 fewer hospitalizations for respiratory and cardiovascular
issues.

Please act now to keep our neighborhoods clean!

Thank you,
Charlotte Innes