Guest guest Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Deepavali or Diwali is a festival of lights that taught us to vanquish ignorance that subdues humanity and to drive away darkness that engulfs the light of knowledge. During this festival (3 to 5 days), It has become a custom to enjoy Diwali through " Lighting Lamps " " Exchanging Sweets & Gifts " & " BURSTING FIRE CRACKERS " . First two are better way to enjoy, but what about the third one?? But Diwali today means…….. More `air, noise, water, land & social' pollution due to use of lots of fire-crackers. More patients for hospitals during & after the festival, more darkness rather than light. More of street accidents causing injuries / deaths….. Really bad news if there's NO wind and rain to lessen the effects of the smoke. Highly polluting nature of these firecrackers lead to a plethora of diseases……… Are you aware what is the impact of bursting Fire crackers on the environment?? It affects environment in the following ways: 1. Air Pollution: affecting health of all. 2. Water & Land pollution: will pollute our resources rivers, lakes… 3. Increased Noise levels can cause deafness/stress to many. 4. It takes several weeks to bring back normal air quality. 5. Fire hazards causing heavy damages to life and property. 6. Social nuisance leading to community disharmony. 7. We are not doing justice to children of age group 6 to 14years who manufacture these crackers who are the victims of this profession, will suffer from skin & respiratory disorders with SHORTER span of life. The indicators of depleting environmental quality are harmful gases in the atmosphere, degradation of land, global warming, OZONE depletion, loss of species and habitat and air and water pollution. Are we celebrating festivals to enjoy and make our life better or harm the environment around us. In New Delhi and Bangalore during previous years Diwali, many of the school children took oath not to burst crackers. Please forward this message to 10 of your friends & make them aware not to burst crackers atleast from now onwards considering its ill effects on environment. PLEASE WAKE UP ELSE IT WILL BE TOO LATE and we only will have to bear the anger of nature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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