Category: environment
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When balloons fly, seabirds die
I don’t know how to describe how much I loathe balloons but a few adjectives come to mind…annoyance, anger, outrage, irritation, and just “pissed off.” During the last 30 days, I have heard about several separate balloon releases across the country to celebrate the lives of those who have died by overdose, car accidents, war,…
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Are fireworks bad for the environment?
Hint: Blowing stuff up is never good for the environment! Setting off fireworks has been a beloved tradition dating back over 200 years. However, it is long past time that it be replaced with a celebration much more environmentally friendly. Fireworks are certainly very pretty when they light up the night sky but the impacts…
KATHLEEN CORBIN 