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Firework ban aims to cut Diwali air pollution

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A ban on the sale of fireworks in the Indian city of Delhi during this week鈥檚 festival of Diwali is aimed at cutting air pollution which coats the city in a toxic smog. Some people believe the ban won鈥檛 have much impact because there鈥檚 already so much pollution in the city 鈥� but others feel that firecrackers are an important part of the celebrations. (Photo: Fireworks, Image: Getty images.)

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