One of the traditions that accompanies the last night of the year is usually pyrotechnics110 decibels is easily exceeded. The noise impact this entails affects vulnerable groups and biodiversity. For this reason, the Franz Webber Foundation requests that its harmful effects be taken into account when establishing its use.
It can be fireworks and fireworks “real torture” The naturalist association is calling attention to others this Monday, specifically for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), or hyperacusis.
There is not only noise pollution, but also the problem of exposure to metal fumes. “potentially negative” Naturalists warn for people with respiratory ailments as common as asthma.
On the other hand, high hearing sensitivity The percentage of animals imply that they may suffer shocks, anxiety attacks, or epilepsy as a result of fireworks, which sometimes even leads to death.
They remember, it happened during the celebrations in Rome. New Year Where fireworks left more than a hundred starlings dead on the streets in 2021.
In the case of PetsThe situation can be avoided if the louvers are moved away from the sound pulse and the louvers are lowered. A mechanism not available to wildlife.
Some of the suggestions offered by the foundation to city councils and citizens to alleviate this situation are; night shows using drones or fireworks with low noise impact.