"In September, a firework display on the ecologically delicate Tibetan Plateau was widely criticized for the pollution and environmental damage that might result."
"In addition to the noise that fireworks generate and the metal-containing particulates and gases they release, governments must consider the harm caused by the plastics in the devices."
A September firework display on the ecologically delicate Tibetan Plateau generated widespread criticism over anticipated pollution and environmental damage. Fireworks produce loud noise that can disturb wildlife and local communities. They emit metal-containing particulates and gases that can degrade air quality and accumulate in soils. Many firework devices contain plastic components that fragment and contribute persistent microplastic pollution. Plastic debris can persist in alpine and cold environments, posing ingestion and habitat risks to fauna. Governments should assess the combined impacts of noise, chemical emissions, and plastics when permitting pyrotechnic events in fragile ecosystems.
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