Festivals which cause pollution

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In recent years, their religious festivals and customs have come under increasing scrutiny as public awareness of environmental issues grows. The spring festival of Holi involves the throwing of coloured powder but studies have found that the industrial powders used are often toxic and can cause asthma, temporary blindness and even skin cancer.

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