Manual Lawnmower Revival

From: Tina Antolini
Length: 04:15

Taking action against global warming-- in the backyard. Read the full description.

Piece Audio

Playing: Manual Lawnmower Revival
From: Tina Antolini

Reelmower_small With reports of global warming filling news headlines, some residents are taking action in their own backyards. Manual lawnmowers-- the old-fasioned, push mowers-- have been making a significant comeback in western Massachusetts.

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Piece Description

With reports of global warming filling news headlines, some residents are taking action in their own backyards. Manual lawnmowers-- the old-fasioned, push mowers-- have been making a significant comeback in western Massachusetts.

Timing and Cues

The piece ends with an actuality: "I have the same affection towards my lawn now, when it is finally mowed!" Then there's approx. 10 seconds of reel mower ambi.