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The hidden toll of July Fourth fireworks
National Geographic ^ | JULY 2, 2021 | MADELEINE STONE

Posted on 07/04/2021 9:52:57 AM PDT by Bloodandgravy

It’s no secret that fireworks can cause some serious air pollution, in the United States as well as in other countries where holiday displays are common, like China and India. But not everyone is equally at risk from the noxious particles that suffuse the sky during our pyrotechnic light shows. In California, for example, vulnerable populations are more exposed to fireworks pollution on the Fourth of July.

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KEYWORDS: fireworks; independenceday
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To: Newtoidaho

I remember seeing a film in the first grade back in 1953, warning of the dangers of firecrackers.


41 posted on 07/04/2021 10:57:23 AM PDT by Ruy Dias de Bivar ((Democrats have declared us to be THE OBSOLETE MAN in the Twilight Zone.))
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To: Bloodandgravy
The lead is prefaced by,

Using crowdsourced data from home air quality monitors, scientists found that vulnerable people and communities of color are disproportionately exposed to air pollution from firework celebrations.

Right away these small of bias, for what type of persons are most likely to have home air quality monitors bu wealthy liberals? Now I do not like the noise of the neighborhood fireworks which goes on for many nights, but opposed to

More:

Vulnerable populations appear to be more exposed to this pollution: On average, the authors found that PM2.5 spikes around the Fourth of July were higher in urban census tracts in Southern California, areas that tend to have higher asthma rates, more older individuals and small children, and more Black and Hispanic residents, compared with rural census tracts and those further north. Southern California metropolitan areas also tend to have fewer restrictions on municipal fireworks shows and looser oversight of at-home fireworks use compared with their counterparts in Northern California.

Of course more densely populated areas are more likely to have fireworks than rural areas, and thus more older individuals and small children, and more Black and Hispanic residents - and more "home shows" but that is one of the prices you pay for more jobs, stores and community.

42 posted on 07/04/2021 11:03:04 AM PDT by daniel1212 ( Turn to the Lord Jesus as a damned+destitute sinner, trust Him to save + be baptized + follow Him!)
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To: Bloodandgravy

The Babylon Bee should run a story where BIPOC are disproportionately affected by pollution from arson / riots.


43 posted on 07/04/2021 11:11:20 AM PDT by Rurudyne (Standup Philosopher)
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To: rainee

The author

44 posted on 07/04/2021 11:13:06 AM PDT by Ken H (Trump won.)
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To: Ken H

She has a bright future. These days “journalists” can only succeed by finding new things to be aggrieved by. New grievances are hard to come by, but she found one.


45 posted on 07/04/2021 11:18:42 AM PDT by j.havenfarm (20 years on Free Republic, 12/10/20! More than 3700 replies and still not shutting up!)
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To: Ken H

Those are some soul-draining eyes.


46 posted on 07/04/2021 11:19:00 AM PDT by Lazamataz (I feel like it is 1937 Germany, and my last name is Feinberg.)
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To: Bloodandgravy

How much pollution from all those battery fires? They happen year-round.


47 posted on 07/04/2021 11:19:00 AM PDT by SaxxonWoods ( comment might be sarcasm, or not. It depends. Often I'm not sure either.)
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To: Bloodandgravy

I love the smell of exploded fireworks!


48 posted on 07/04/2021 11:20:04 AM PDT by ProudVet97 (E)
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To: Bloodandgravy

You don’t live where the neighbors shoot off professional sized fireworks 24/7/365. BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! in the middle of the day is not fireworks, it’s just whole house rattle BOOM!


49 posted on 07/04/2021 11:21:46 AM PDT by bgill
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To: the OlLine Rebel
Actually they are taking the fun out of sex too.

When you have to have sex with anyone who asked and in any way they wish it quickly palls.

A good deal of the fun in sex is mental. The games you play before you tumble into bed. They have removed those. Half the time they have removed the bed as well.

Sex now has all the allure of taking a dump.

50 posted on 07/04/2021 11:33:09 AM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear (Nihil curo de ista tua stulta superstitione. (I'm not interested in your dopey religious cult.))
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To: bgill

“You don’t live where the neighbors shoot off professional sized fireworks 24/7/365. BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! in the middle of the day is not fireworks, it’s just whole house rattle BOOM!”


Don’t worry, call the Car-X man!


51 posted on 07/04/2021 11:33:53 AM PDT by Ken H (Trump won.)
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To: Bloodandgravy

I shout loud, non obscene, generalized insults at such virtuous signaling sphincters.


52 posted on 07/04/2021 11:47:07 AM PDT by chief lee runamok (Anti Socialist Derelict at Large)
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To: Born to Conserve

“The only things missing are the animal carcasses, open sewers and outhouses.”

That reminds me, my family reunion is coming up.


53 posted on 07/04/2021 11:47:26 AM PDT by blueunicorn6 ("A crack shot and a good dancer”)
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To: Bloodandgravy

some people are just nuts ....
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This may be the best patriotic song since Lee Greenwood’s.
It brings tears
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnNJv5yNZjE


54 posted on 07/04/2021 12:01:11 PM PDT by CarolinaReaganFan
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To: pfflier

Nat Geo mag was our only source of a good titty shot when we were youngsters. Naked natives was not porn, it was educational, but I sure poured over every new issue and was disappointed when all I saw were scenes of Singapore and Tashkent.


55 posted on 07/04/2021 12:13:24 PM PDT by attiladhun2
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To: Bloodandgravy

Darwin gets his quota one way or another.


56 posted on 07/04/2021 12:28:53 PM PDT by nesnah (Infringe - act so as to limit or undermine [something]; encroach on)
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To: hoagy62
For instance, veterans who suffer from PTSD, and are set off by the explosions. Animals who are freaked out by the explosions and louds sounds

Sorry, but that is overblown Facebook BS. They just don't want anyone to celebrate.

57 posted on 07/04/2021 12:36:44 PM PDT by frogjerk (I will not do business with fascists)
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To: Bloodandgravy

I bet the lady’s relatives wish she would change her name to Madeleine Anonymous.


58 posted on 07/04/2021 12:52:22 PM PDT by RetiredTexasVet (Corrupt Slow Joe Biden is the Bolshevik sock puppet.)
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To: Bloodandgravy

Oh Dear Lord.

Of course some nitpicking busybody has to chime in on one of the happiest days of the year!


59 posted on 07/04/2021 1:40:13 PM PDT by proud American in Canada (Fear is a reaction; courage is a decision. Winston Churchill )
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To: OttawaFreeper

It’s a good’un!

(sp?)


60 posted on 07/04/2021 1:41:33 PM PDT by proud American in Canada (Fear is a reaction; courage is a decision. Winston Churchill )
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