Assignment no.

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Name- SIDDHARTH SINGH
Roll no. - 103
Class- S.Y.Bsc (Group 2)
Name of the Assignment- SAY NO TO FIREWORKS
The Objectives:-
Crackers create high decibel sound and most people feel numbness in the ears after bursting crackers.
It can also lead to deafness. Sulfur Dioxide, Nitrous Oxides and many other harmful gases are released
because of crackers causing respiratory problems and diseases. The noise from firecrackers can lead to
tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and might last for 24 hours or more depending on the intensity of and
closeness to the firecracker sound. Noise from the crackers might also stress pregnant women and
prevent them from getting enough rest.

A special 'Say No to Crackers' Campaign was organised with the aim of creating awareness

among the masses about the tremendous air pollution caused due to bursting of crackers. With the
noble aim of celebrating 'Green Diwali' we should pledge to say ' No' to crackers and 'Yes' to pollution
free environment.

HOW TO CONVINCE OTHERS That NOT TO BURST CRACKERS:-

Each and every year spending thousands of your money on crackers is not a good idea. Think about it
deeply once I totally understand it gives you happiness and pleasure, but helping a needy, lightning a
house of poor, feeding them with food and sweets which they can't afford will bring you greatest joy of
the century. Think about that poor family. So people give it a thought. It’s the time you help the needy
for your happiness and not pollute the environment for the sake of your happiness.

WHY IT IS NECESSARY NOT TO BURST CRACKERS:-

1) Smog
Particulate matter mixed with smoke from automobiles is choking Delhi enough. During Diwali, the
pollution goes up by more than 30% due to bursting of firecrackers.

2) Fire accidents
Fire accidents are common in cracker markets, be it in Faridabad or in Kozhikode, Kerala. A small spark
is enough to set ablaze a whole region, and the accident could damage properties, and claim lives.
3) Other living beings/pets
You might be having the time of your life bursting crackers but there are other living beings around you,
less privileged, lacking the ability to communicate the way you do - animals including your own
pets. Dogs tend to get confused seeing the sound and light changing in their immediate surrounding. 

4) Garbage
The crackers burst not only pollutes by contaminating the air, but also pollutes the land

5) Child Labour
The story of thousands of child labourers employed in firework factories is not unknown to you. These
children working in dangerous conditions often face accidents, sometimes so serious it leaves them
crippled for life. Despite safety measures, umpteen number of fire accidents are reported every year from
Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu alone. Only way to save these children is to say no to crackers! When the
demand dies, supply will die

6) Crackers affect new-borns and pregnant women

The adverse affects of bursting crackers seem unending. The noise from firecrackers can lead to tinnitus
(ringing in the ears) and might last for 24 hours or more depending on the intensity of and closeness to
the firecracker sound. Noise from the crackers might also stress pregnant women and prevent them from
getting enough rest.

7) Harmful gases in the air

Crackers often contain elements like copper, cadmium, sulphur, aluminium and barium to produce the
vibrant colours once ignited. The harmful gases produced from the bursting of crackers, such as Nitrous
Oxide, remains in the air for a long time if the city doesn't get enough rain or strong winds. Inhaling the
fumes emitted by firecrackers increase the chances of asthma attack among patients. Heart patients and
patients of chronic bronchitis and low immune system are at high risk too.

Result:-
The result of not bursting crackers are very positive, it helps to cure the environment by reducing the
various pollutions. The ozone layer gets thick as the toxic gases does not affect the layer. Not bursting
crackers leads to the slowdown of the speed of spreading diseases and even some diseases that are
spread due to pollution also comes to an end. Therefore, we can conclude that bursting crackers are very
harmful to nature as well as human beings.