Fireworks – Are They Worth It?

Fireworks – Are They Worth It?

This article was provided by the CHA.

There’s something about fireworks that people love. Generally, I’m not a fan of loud noises, but when it’s accompanied by flashes of light and dazzling displays of colour, it’s hard not to get sucked in.

But have you ever noticed all that smoke during the brief flashes of light? This year during the Canada Day festivities I noticed it, hovering right there, over the lake. It set me to wondering, how bad are fireworks for the environment?

Well, it’s good news and bad news. I’ll give you the bad news first.
Without sugar-coating it, fireworks are hands down terrible for the environment.

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