Fatal fireworks: Panda death prompts call for stricter laws
On Thursday, November 14, a petition was posted on the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland's website. It addresses the issue of tightening regulations on the use of fireworks. The unfortunate death of a three-month-old panda prompted this.
14 November 2024 15:19
The topic of using fireworks often evokes strong emotions globally. Activists and environmentalists frequently highlight that the loud fireworks used during events, such as New Year's Eve, significantly negatively impact the environment and animals, both wild and domestic. On Thursday, November 14, this issue gained attention again due to the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland posting a petition on its website.
It's well known that loud fireworks adversely affect animals every year. The noise affects household pets, wildlife, and zoo animals. This is why activists are striving to tighten fireworks regulations in many countries worldwide. Currently, the discussion is taking place in the United Kingdom, particularly in Scotland.
Petition to tighten fireworks regulations
Sad news has emerged from Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. A three-month-old panda died at the zoo there. Veterinarians who investigated the case concluded that the death was caused by severe stress due to fireworks noise used by Scots on Bonfire Night. A petition concerning fireworks has been posted on the official website of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland. It urges the British government to tighten regulations on the use of fireworks.
The petition available on the website has already been signed by over a million people. Activists are pushing for a complete ban on fireworks throughout the United Kingdom. Currently, regulations state that fireworks cannot be set off between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM, except on New Year's Eve, Diwali, and the Lunar New Year.
