Dubai: As India’s Supreme Court eased the blanket ban on firecrackers for Diwali, “green crackers” have once again ignited debate. The court has allowed limited use of these supposedly less-polluting fireworks in Delhi-NCR between October 18 and 21, under strict time and safety limits. So, what exactly are green crackers — and are they truly better for the environment? What are green crackers? “Green crackers” are a cleaner alternative to traditional fireworks, developed by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI). They are designed to emit 20–30 per cent less particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), and lower...
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Diwali in Delhi: What are green crackers and why India’s Supreme Court allowed them
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