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Zurich Votes to Ban Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers

9/28/2025

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Zurich, Switzerland, will ban gas-powered leaf blowers after more than 61% of voters supported the referendum.
Only electric leaf blowers will be allowed from October to December.
Exceptions require special permission for other times.
The ban aims to reduce noise and dust pollution.
Supporters say gas-powered blowers harm microorganisms and pollute the air. Opponents call the move life-complicating and anti-social.

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Zurich, Switzerland, will ban gas-powered leaf blowers after more than 61% of voters supported the referendum.
Only electric leaf blowers will be allowed from October to December.
Exceptions require special permission for other times.
The ban aims to reduce noise and dust pollution.
Supporters say gas-powered blowers harm microorganisms and pollute the air. Opponents call the move life-complicating and anti-social.