What is a 'green cracker'? SC order puts the industry, law enforcers and consumers in a spin
Many experts believe that crackers of any kind, be it green or the usual ones only add to the pollution.
- Oct 24, 2018,
- Updated Oct 24, 2018 4:11 PM IST
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court pronounced its verdict on firecrackers ban. The court said that only green crackers would be allowed for sale. Moreover, it cannot be sold online and on any e-commerce sites. Furthermore, the court said that people will be allowed to burst crackers from 8pm to 10pm during Diwali and on New Year and Christmas, the period will be further narrowed down to 11:45pm to 12:15am. While many have welcomed the Supreme Court's judgment, many have pointed out that what constitutes a green cracker is rather contentious.
Many experts believe that crackers of any kind, be it green or the usual ones only add to the pollution. Environmentalist Shweta Narayan told The News Minute last year that there isn't enough evidence to suggest that eco-friendly firecrackers will have a significant impact on the environment and health. While there is enough evidence to suggest that firecrackers are detrimental to the environment and one's health.
Pulmonologist Dr Roshan also chimed in and told the news site that while bronchitis, asthma and other respiratory infections are there for everyone to see, one cannot say for sure that green crackers will solve the problem.
Green crackers are relatively new methods and there aren't enough studies to show how it can impact health and environment.
(Edited by Anwesha Madhukalya)
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court pronounced its verdict on firecrackers ban. The court said that only green crackers would be allowed for sale. Moreover, it cannot be sold online and on any e-commerce sites. Furthermore, the court said that people will be allowed to burst crackers from 8pm to 10pm during Diwali and on New Year and Christmas, the period will be further narrowed down to 11:45pm to 12:15am. While many have welcomed the Supreme Court's judgment, many have pointed out that what constitutes a green cracker is rather contentious.
Many experts believe that crackers of any kind, be it green or the usual ones only add to the pollution. Environmentalist Shweta Narayan told The News Minute last year that there isn't enough evidence to suggest that eco-friendly firecrackers will have a significant impact on the environment and health. While there is enough evidence to suggest that firecrackers are detrimental to the environment and one's health.
Pulmonologist Dr Roshan also chimed in and told the news site that while bronchitis, asthma and other respiratory infections are there for everyone to see, one cannot say for sure that green crackers will solve the problem.
Green crackers are relatively new methods and there aren't enough studies to show how it can impact health and environment.
(Edited by Anwesha Madhukalya)