How the fire-crackers harm our environment?

1. They cause air pollution

This is one of the most visible effect of bursting crackers. According to this article, air pollution goes up by 30% during Diwali

2. It takes time for the harmful gases to go away

There’s nothing better than inhaling some Nitrous Oxide on an auspicious day

If there is no rain and proper wind, the harmful gases take longer time to get cleared

3. Did I forget to tell you about the ailments and diseases that are caused by these gases?

Yay Diwali!! Cough cough…

Sulfur Dioxide, Nitrous Oxides and many other harmful gases are released because of crackers causing respiratory problems and diseases. You definitely don’t want to inhale them.

4. You are helping to increase global warming

Now this is a bit over exaggerated but I hope you got my point.

CO2, Nitrous Oxide and other greenhouse gases “Like this”.

5. Noise Pollution

Crackers create high decibel sound and most people feel numbness in the ears after bursting crackers. It can also make you deaf.

6. Garbage

Well, garbage disposal is a perennial problem in India but crackers just add to the existing problem.

7. Babies,  pregnant women, old people get affected

Just look how much this young kid is enjoying the loud noise.

Now why would any good person want to trouble them?

8. Animals get scared

Why do you want to be evil? Animals are so nice and cute. Please don’t scare them.

9. Underage kids make crackers

Seven year old Nurba isn’t playing, she’s working because you want to buy crackers. 

That’s true, you are promoting child labour.

10. People get injured

Do I need to show you anything else so that you will believe me?

Make peace, not firecrackers

11. They cause fires

Look this building, our house is on fire.

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Isn’t it obvious that a firecracker can cause a fire.

12. This isn’t how we celebrate Diwali traditionally

This is how you should celebrate Diwali. With lights, not some miniature bombs

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Deep(light) avali (rows) means a row of lights, not row of high noise making crackers. Celebrate it by lighting lamps and distributing sweets and presents.

13. You are wasting your hard earned money or your parents money

There’s nothing better that spending Rs 100 on a product that bursts and makes a deafening sound.

Trust me, these crackers are just a waste of money.