Phase out of diesel and gas powered lawn equipment
Long Beach
Summary
A new ad hoc committee will study phasing out gas-powered lawn equipment, a major local source of smog-forming pollution. A resident cited American Lung Association rankings showing the LA-Long Beach area as the nation's most ozone-polluted.
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Last discussed Apr 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
South Coast Air District funding is available to help residents and landscapers transition to zero-emission equipment.
Children with asthma, landscaper workers, and residents near constant leaf-blower and mower noise and pollution.
Commercial landscapers could face costs transitioning to zero-emission equipment.
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