The Los Angeles Leaf Blower Wars
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Struggle for Change: The Hunger Strike Against Leaf Blower Bans
This chapter details the rising tension from a hunger strike initiated by gardeners protesting a strict city ban on leaf blowers. The movement garnered media attention, leading to negotiations that, while not fully repealing the ban, resulted in reduced penalties and a sense of victory for the protesters.
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