October 22, 2011
Crackers are a source of highly toxic chemical air pollutants. Besides air pollution there are other ethical reasons for not using crackers.
Thousands of children are employed in the manufacturing of crackers. This violates the rights of the children – they should be in school, not exposing themselves to severe health hazards while making crackers. Additionally, air pollution and smog is extremely common at night and on the morning after Deepavali, and may be harmful to inhale and creates difficulty for drivers through reduced visibility.
