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Gov. Josh Green needs to work with Hawaii’s legislators to totally ban all fireworks in Hawaii.
Loud noise impacts hearing and mental health. Noise pollution contributes to negative cardiovascular effects in humans, increased incidence of coronary disease. Pets experience stress, fear and anxiety. Respiratory issues from the released toxic gases can cause severe reactive airways dysfunction syndrome (RADS) in healthy people, and a disastrous effect on those with lung ailments. Toxic substances added to create colorful bursts contaminate the air we breathe.
What an uncaring society. Is that the tradition?
Patricia Blair
Kailua
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