How come nobody cares?
I’m sitting here in the midst of the nonstop fireworks and having an emotional breakdown. Why doesn’t anyone seem to care about the impact these fireworks have on our planet, the wildlife, first responders, etc.?
I just feel like we’re so far gone….
‼️From Google, please read:
“Yes, fireworks cause significant damage to wildlife.
The loud explosions and sudden flashes cause panic and disorientation, often leading to mass abandonment of nests, fatal collisions with buildings or power lines, and deadly exposure to toxic chemical debris.
The toll on wild animals is profound and impacts multiple species in several ways:
• Avian Panic and Collisions: Sudden bursts of light and noise often frighten roosting birds, causing them to flee their nests en masse.
Because fireworks occur at night, birds can become disoriented, leading to mass collisions with structures or exhausting themselves until they perish.
• Abandoned Young: Many fireworks displays happen during the spring and summer breeding season. When wildlife parents flee in a blind panic, they can abandon their dens or nests, leaving dependent offspring to suffer from starvation, dehydration, or predation.
Toxic Debris and Pollution: The smoke and fallout of fireworks release toxic chemicals, heavy metals, and unburned propellant into the environment. Debris left on the ground can be mistaken for food by both waterbirds and land animals, resulting in ingestion and poisoning.
• Fleeing into Danger: Small mammals and prey species (like rabbits and deer) will instinctively run away from the perceived threat. Blind panic often drives animals into roadways where they face a higher risk of being struck by vehicles.
Air Quality Degradation: Nationwide celebrations cause a massive spike in airborne pollutants. On the morning after major holidays like the Fourth of July, national fine particulate matter (PM2.5) levels spike by an average of 42%.
Microplastic Accumulation: Modern fireworks use plastic casings and components. A study featured by the BBC tracked a 1,000% spike in river microplastics over a 24-hour period following major metropolitan displays.”
…not to mention all of the litter left behind on the streets. The whole thing just disgusts me. Selfish humans-all for the “love” of our country…please. 🙄
"Man, do not pride yourself on your superiority to the animals... you defile the earth wherever you appear and leave an ignoble trail behind you." 🌎🥺💔
— Fyodor Dostoyevsky, The Brothers Karamazov