Silicon Valley residents are divided over whether or not the environmental impact of green-fuelled consumer regulations is worth it, as they transition from gas-powered to electric lawn tools.
Ken from San Jose, California told Fox News that it sounded like pandering. It creates a false feeling of security.
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Richard, a former owner of a landscaping company, says he uses only battery-powered tools for his yard.
“They’re lighter. He said they were easier to maintain. If you have enough batteries and supplies, I don’t think there is a problem.
In 2024, a California law will regulate gas-powered lawn equipment and garden tools. (NICOLAS Maeterlinck/BELGA MAG/AFP through Getty Images).
California’s green fuel regulations require that all small off-road engines manufactured after 2024, including leaf blowers and lawn mowers, produce zero emissions. The law was signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, signed into law in 2021, does not prohibit the use existing gas-powered tools, but it begins to phase out certain electric machines by 2024. This raises concerns for some Americans regarding consumer choice, as they face increasing restrictions when it comes to traditional cars and gas stoves.
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Steve stated that he did not think electric items were very good for these quick, high-power uses.
Steve from San Jose, California says that the U.S. has not yet prepared for the green revolution despite the advantages of switching to electric products. (Fox News/Jon Michael Raasch)
Travis has pointed out that both options have their downsides. He expressed concern about the pollution of air caused by battery production.
Travis replied, “You pollute the air in either case.” It’s just a matter of which is more beneficial in the long run. “
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Some supporters have claimed that gas-powered garden and lawn equipment emits high levels of pollutants which can cause asthma and other diseases due to air contamination . California Air Resources Board reports that the latest gas-powered mowers emit similar emissions to driving 100 miles in a car after one hour.
Critics have said that regulating or removing gas-powered devices would be federal overreach, and hurt consumer choice. Some have expressed concerns over the alleged forced labor under poor conditions in order to make batteries.
(Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images).
Some, like Steve, say that a switch to electrical-powered equipment is not realistic, despite the climate benefits.
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Steve stated, “I don’t think the performance profile of electric tools or vehicles is there yet.” It’s still not there to the same extent as traditional oil and conventional gas.
He said, “I don’t think that the United States or world are able to make a switch, no matter how convenient and eco-friendly it is.”