As we BBQ, enjoy fireworks, and celebrate the Fourth of July with friends and family, let’s not forget about the environment. JB gave us some great Fourth of July tips yesterday.
Here in California, we have hundreds of wildfires, some of which have burned homes and thousands of acres. The fear this Fourth of July weekend is that even more fires will be ignited by illegal fireworks. Fines in California start as high as $1,000 in certain areas simply for possession. For those of you who want to enjoy fireworks, find a public show. Many areas have large shows for the public to enjoy which are not only safe, but also environmentally friendly. Certainly, blowing up all those fireworks individually is not good for the environment, not to mention the fire danger they pose. Let’s give our firefighters and first responders a break no matter where you live.
In addition to the possibility of starting a fire, many fireworks available today are much more powerful than those in the past. Not only does this mean higher danger levels and risk of injuries, but this also means releasing more chemicals into our environment, which we certainly don’t need.
Please stick to the BBQs and public fireworks show this year. Enjoy yourself this Fourth of July, and don’t forget about all those who’ve sacrificed to give us the chance to enjoy the barbeques and fireworks we’ve come to love.
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