The need for leaf blowers is induced by covering almost every bit of ground with asphalt. Otherwise the leaves would just... you know... be fine and rot in peace.
It's second level estrangement from nature.
The list of resources we are running out of should include resiliant ecosystems. Apart from that, to me, the entire comment could be summarized as "capitalism".
This is great news. However, I can't help but fear that people went back to their private lives afterwards thinking "well done, we defended democracy". Where to go from here? How to keep people engaged in fighting the right? What are realistic next steps for those of us wanting to do more than voting and the occasional demonstration, other than violence?
On another note, how might one approach minorities concerned by the indicated policies to join the movement?
Now get into your river bath.