Fireworks spark fears for war-stressed veterans
Darlington & Stockton Times
November 5, 2015
The unexpected sounds of exploding fireworks can have a traumatising effect for some veterans who are suffering from post traumatic stress disorder, as well as anxiety or stress.
“It can be a particular sound or smell, which will trigger some symptoms. For some, even the smell of fireworks, not just the noise, will trigger a flashback”
“I spoke to someone this week, who literally fell to the ground and was shaking and really frightened when they heard a firework.”
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November 5, 2015
The unexpected sounds of exploding fireworks can have a traumatising effect for some veterans who are suffering from post traumatic stress disorder, as well as anxiety or stress.
“It can be a particular sound or smell, which will trigger some symptoms. For some, even the smell of fireworks, not just the noise, will trigger a flashback”
“I spoke to someone this week, who literally fell to the ground and was shaking and really frightened when they heard a firework.”
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July 4 fireworks spark astonishing spike in air pollution
By Jason Samenow
June 30, 2015
Every July 4, the 14,000-plus dazzling fireworks displays across the nation have a toxic effect on our atmosphere. A new NOAA study shows they temporarily increase particulate pollution by an average of 42 percent.
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June 30, 2015
Every July 4, the 14,000-plus dazzling fireworks displays across the nation have a toxic effect on our atmosphere. A new NOAA study shows they temporarily increase particulate pollution by an average of 42 percent.
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Chinese New Year: Fireworks restraint urged; dozens of cities ban them
February 18, 2015
BEIJING (AP) -- Setting off fireworks to celebrate Chinese New Year may be a centuries-old tradition, but the country's authorities are urging people to light fewer of them this week as cities fight a losing battle against relentless, toxic air pollution.
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BEIJING (AP) -- Setting off fireworks to celebrate Chinese New Year may be a centuries-old tradition, but the country's authorities are urging people to light fewer of them this week as cities fight a losing battle against relentless, toxic air pollution.
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FIREWORKS AND PTSD....
June 29, 2013 at 5:10am
"I have been out only a few years and noticed every year it gets worse...not only with dealing with the fireworks but the flashbacks and nightmares that go along with it...last year was the worst almost admitted myself to a facility for help...my civilian friends just don't get it...I can't explain it so they do."
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"I have been out only a few years and noticed every year it gets worse...not only with dealing with the fireworks but the flashbacks and nightmares that go along with it...last year was the worst almost admitted myself to a facility for help...my civilian friends just don't get it...I can't explain it so they do."
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Are fireworks bad for the environment?
June 30, 2009
Fireworks can unleash a shower of toxins into soil and water, and scientists are only beginning to figure out what that means for human health.
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June 30, 2009
Fireworks can unleash a shower of toxins into soil and water, and scientists are only beginning to figure out what that means for human health.
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