I find it unfortunate that people who are trying to take care of their property with the limited time, money, and possibly mobility issues (i have medical issues where 16 hours raking my yard being dropped to 4 b/c of a gas blower makes a lot of difference) are being treated as evil incarnate.
Talking to environmentalists who have no appreciation for nuance, is like being gay and talking to a evangelical thinking I'm destined for hell.
I have an electric lawn mower. I drive a hybrid. I recycle.
Environmentalism isn't a pissing match, nor is it a purity test.
This culture of sneering down on people is why so many working class people become contrary at environmentalism.
It's self-righteous, snobbery and elitism as it's finest