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USA Today
a day ago
- General
- USA Today
Bans on this landscaping tool are spreading around the US: See where
Bans on this landscaping tool are spreading around the US: See where Show Caption Hide Caption Home maintenance: Get gutters ready for winter Maintain your gutters with these easy steps. ProblemSolved, USA TODAY Gas-powered leaf blowers have been around since the early 1970s, but over time, the lawn care device has received criticism from angry neighbors and eco-conscious lawmakers, some of whom have issued bans citing pollution, noise and health risk concerns. From the state of California to the District of Columbia, bans against the sale of gas-powered leaf blowers continue to pile up. In Washington, D.C., under the Leaf Blower Regulation Amendment Act of 2018, companies or individuals who use gasoline-powered leaf blowers are subject to fines of up to $500 for each offense. In California, lawmakers passed AB1346, which banned the sale of gas-powered leaf blowers and weed whackers by July 1, 2024. While bans on the sale and use of gas-powered leaf blowers and lawn equipment have been applauded by some, the policies also sparked backlash, with states like Texas and Florida prohibiting the outright ban on these devices to protect oil and gas industries. Where are gas-powered leaf blowers banned or restricted? According to the Public Interest Research Group, an advocacy organization, the following states or cities have either banned or restricted gas-powered leaf blowers and lawn equipment: Cities, states create incentive programs for using electric lawn equipment The desire to transition away from gas-powered lawn equipment is growing, with cities like Dallas, Austin, and Louisville, Kentucky, offering rebates for purchasing electric lawn equipment at select locations. Some states do this as well, including Indiana, Massachusetts, Nebraska and Wyoming. "Transitioning to battery-powered landscaping equipment is a more sustainable alternative that would move us closer to meeting climate action goals and reduce harmful health effects," San Diegans for Sustainable, Equitable & Quiet Equipment in Landscaping, a California-based group, has said, USA TODAY previously reported. Home improvement retail giants Home Depot and Lowe's have also decreased their inventory of gas-powered lawn equipment in favor of other options, according to the Public Interest Research Group. Jonathan Limehouse covers breaking and trending news for USA TODAY. Reach him at JLimehouse@
USA Today
2 days ago
- USA Today
19-year-old woman arrested after shooting leaves 2 injured at Michigan mall
19-year-old woman arrested after shooting leaves 2 injured at Michigan mall Meridian Mall has since reopened for business following the shooting, local police said. Show Caption Hide Caption Two injured after mall shooting in Little Rock, Arkansas, police say A shooting at the Park Plaza Mall in Little Rock, Arkansas left two people injured, police say. A 19-year-old woman was arrested in connection with a shooting at a mall in Michigan that injured two people, according to police. The Meridian Township Police Department said the shooting occurred on Friday, May 30, at the Meridian Mall in Okemos, around 7 miles from Lansing. Officers responded to the area after receiving reports of gunfire in the parking lot near Dick's Sporting Goods. Those involved fled the area before the police arrived, according to the department. Two people suffered gunshot wounds as a result of the incident, the department said. Officers later identified and interviewed the involved individuals at a local hospital. Following the interviews, officers took the 19-year-old woman from Lansing into custody, police said. Police did not share what possible charges the unidentified woman could face. The conditions of the two injured individuals are unclear. USA TODAY contacted Meridian Township police on May 31 but has not received a response. Meridian Township police searching for vehicles involved in shooting Now the police are asking for the public's assistance in finding the vehicles believed to be involved in the shooting, including a burgundy sedan, possibly a Chrysler 300 or Toyota Camry with dark-tinted windows and dark colored rims, and a black sedan, possibly a Chevy Malibu with tinted windows. Once police secured the area, they said, "There is no threat to the public at this time." The mall has also since reopened for business, according to the department. Police said the investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information regarding this incident can call the Meridian Township Police Department at 517-853-4800. Jonathan Limehouse covers breaking and trending news for USA TODAY. Reach him at JLimehouse@
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Volkswagen recalls over 170,000 vehicles. See impacted models
Volkswagen Group of America has recalled over 170,000 vehicles due to a software error that may affect certain models' rearview cameras, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The Reston, Virginia-headquartered carmaker, which is a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group of automobile companies of Germany, said the recall issued on May 22 impacts certain 2024-2025 Atlas Cross Sport and Atlas vehicles. The software error could cause the review camera image to become distorted when the car is in reverse, the NHTSA says. Due to this, the vehicles fail to comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety requirements, the government agency said. "A distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash," according to the NHTSA. The Volkswagen models impacted by the recall include: Volkswagen Atlas 2024-25 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 2024-25 The NHTSA said dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters should be mailed by July 18, according to the government agency. Owners can also contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91SB. Jonathan Limehouse covers breaking and trending news for USA TODAY. Reach him at JLimehouse@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Volkswagen recalls more than 170k Atlas vehicles over software error
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Nissan recalls over 79,000 newer vehicles. See impacted models.
Nissan has recalled thousands of newer vehicles due to an issue with the models' center console display, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nissan North America, Inc. submitted the recall on May 15 for certain 2025 Frontier and Kicks vehicles, the NHTSA said. According to the recall notice, the center information display unit could display a blank screen when shifted into reverse, thus causing the vehicles to not be in compliance with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard. "A rearview image that does not display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash," the NHTSA notice said. The two Nissan models affected by the recall, which the NHTSA says impact 79,755 vehicles, include: Nissan Frontier 2025 Nissan Kicks 2025 Nissan owners affected by the recall should contact their dealers, who will update the software of their vehicle's center information display, free of charge, according to the NHTSA. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on July 1, the agency said. The manufacturer numbers for this recall are PD152 and PMA48. Jonathan Limehouse covers breaking and trending news for USA TODAY. Reach him at JLimehouse@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Nissan recalls 79,000 Frontier and Kicks vehicles over console display
USA Today
4 days ago
- Automotive
- USA Today
Nissan recalls over 79,000 newer vehicles. See impacted models.
Nissan recalls over 79,000 newer vehicles. See impacted models. 'A rearview image that does not display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash,' the recall notice says. Show Caption Hide Caption Nissan offers US workers buyouts, halts pay rises: internal emails Japan's Nissan has started offering buyouts to U.S. workers and has suspended merit-based wage increases worldwide, internal emails reviewed by Reuters showed, as the automaker expands cost cuts amid weak performance in key markets. Fiona Jones reports. Nissan has recalled thousands of newer vehicles due to an issue with the models' center console display, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nissan North America, Inc. submitted the recall on May 15 for certain 2025 Frontier and Kicks vehicles, the NHTSA said. According to the recall notice, the center information display unit could display a blank screen when shifted into reverse, thus causing the vehicles to not be in compliance with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard. "A rearview image that does not display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash," the NHTSA notice said. Which Nissan models are impacted by the recall? The two Nissan models affected by the recall, which the NHTSA says impact 79,755 vehicles, include: Nissan Frontier 2025 Nissan Kicks 2025 What should owners of the affected Nissan models do? Nissan owners affected by the recall should contact their dealers, who will update the software of their vehicle's center information display, free of charge, according to the NHTSA. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on July 1, the agency said. The manufacturer numbers for this recall are PD152 and PMA48. Jonathan Limehouse covers breaking and trending news for USA TODAY. Reach him at JLimehouse@
