Edge On The Clock: Fireworks Are Dangerous… To Your Health

WCCB Edge,

[gtxvideo vid=”TEfYxPk2″ playlist=”” pid=”Bbt3TRDe” thumb=”http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/TEfYxPk2.jpg” vtitle=”clock fireworks”]

Not to put a damper on your Fourth of July celebrations, but those big, booming fireworks in the sky… they’re kind of hazardous to your health. Β Scientists say the thousands of fireworks celebrations across the nation bring a toxic brew of air pollution to our atmosphere. Β The exploding fireworks also unleash tiny particles that can travel deep into the lungs, causing coughing, wheezing, or shortness of breath. Β So are you still lighting up?

Plus:

  • Ben & Jen Still Living Together!
  • Matt Damon Debuts The Ponytail