And the burning of gasoline, a fossil fuel, by homeowners and motorists is to blame. This article explains what is happening in Omaha. And pay attention to the last paragraph: Use a broom, not a gas-fueled leaf blower, and grow a butterfly garden not a turf farm.
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Hi, I am an Omaha resident, and concerned about the environment. I have to say, I don’t think that the article is the harbinger of doom over Omaha. They are talking about the seasonal shift in the quality of the air that happens yearly. But I do agree that the citizens of Omaha could be less reliant on gas powered vehicles and small gas powered engines. Sadly, I don’t think that is going to change any time soon.