Question

is diwali harmful to our earth? how? in 30-40words

Answer 1

 Air pollution is one of the most harmful effect of bursting crackers. Air The Oxides and dioxides of sulphur and nitrogen are released during the burning of crackers. pollution goes up by 50% during Diwali in India.  Noise pollution is also one of the harmful effects of crackers on health.Hence Crackers cause Global warming.

Answer 2

Yes. Agreed. There is noise pollution and other ill effects. But consider it as an industry. It will deprive so many families of their livelihood. I am not touching the point of children being used in this indusstry. Thast is a separate issue. However, light in these families during Deepavali is guaranteed only upon the production and sales of the firecrackers. Another point is, this practice has been in vouge since many many years and has become a social custom and part of the celebrations. Any thing of this sort can not be removed or eradicated by one stroke of pen and /or enactment. It requires relentless campaign which will creat mass effect. But then the question arises as to why should we try to totally ban this practice of burning crackers during Deepavali when so many nations are making it a regular feature to enjoy fire works during New Year Day, Independence day, Republic day, Sports cornivals, World cup celebrations, Olympics, Asiads and what not? There is enough scope for this fireworks industries in which India has tremendous potential and knowledge. It gives a lot business and foreign exchange. Then what is the best way to have the cake and eat it too? Deepavali celerations are celebrated for a day only and at the most it extends for 5 days in all. Compared to the other celebrations as explained above, it is minimal. Nowadays it has become a feature to enjoy fireworks during the celebrations of other festivals concerning religions other than Hinduism also!. So, instead of campaigning against this, we will have to think how to regulate it!. O.K. Thousands and thousands of people gather and witness the events aforesaid. Likewise, each and every colony or locality can select a common terrain, maidhan, or play ground from a fixed time with enough bandhobust and first aid arrangements and still enjoy the fireworks under the supervision of trained authorities. The quantum and money may be familywise but the time will be shared. It will give the feeling of common amusement also. However, the industry can be compelled to produce the crackers with less decibels. Selecting a far of place from the thick residential area will also help the ailing, aged people to keep away from the noise and smoke. In a way, it is also a sort of compelling the willing commun ity to enjoy the fireworks upon certain stipulations. It is something like going to a cinema, drama or a public function. Only those who are willing and feel affordable, will go for it!. We can also have a clean city with streets as usual and air as normal hitherto! The fireworks industry must be inovative and find ways and means to produce firecrackers with less noise and smoke. The government can set up R & D for this much potential industry.