A new 2006 lawnmower is 93 times more polluting, gallon for gallon, than a same-year car. Cars have catalytic converters, which remove smog-producing chemicals from the exhaust. Lawnmowers don’t. The US EPA and State of CA are working to require converters on lawnmowers to help ease air pollution, against stiff opposition. Some manufacturers argue that engines will run hotter, creating a fire hazard…the same argument automakers used 30 years ago when afraid the modification would lower their profits. Today’s proactive manufacturers say they can safely overcome the heat problem. I’d happily pay a little extra to help prevent asthma in my kids. Source: Clean Air Watch
This post was written by Shana Weber
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