noise pollution

For New Years Day 2012, I am transferring this is a blog from 2010, as birds have been reported dead on the ground once again, with scientists looking into why.  Last year it was determined that was a result of fireworks causing them to take flight at night and run into each other.  Let's make some changes in 2012, shall we?  Why allow something for our humanly "entertainment" when it harms all the Earth's creatures to one extent or another -- incluing the humans as well as impacts negatively our natural resources?  read more »