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.  Scientists say the thousands of fireworks celebrations across the nation bring a toxic brew of air pollution to our atmosphere.  The exploding fireworks also unleash tiny particles that can travel deep into the lungs, causing coughing, wheezing, or shortness of breath.  So are you still lighting up?

Plus:

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