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May 16, 2023 · Fireworks can also cause fires if they malfunction. If a firework does not explode properly, falls to the ground, or lands on a structure, it can still ignite a fire. This is why it is essential to only purchase fireworks from reputable sources and never to try to make your fireworks.
Apr 19, 2023 · Particulate matter from fireworks can land on soil and water as well, altering nutrients in the soil and resulting in surface water becoming more acidic, with severe consequences on ecosystems. Similarly, atmospheric sulphur components, such as sulphur dioxide, are able to damage leaves and disrupt the growth of trees and plants.
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Jul 20, 2019 · Waterfowl such as Canadian geese can consume or get entangled in debris left behind by fireworks, said Melanie Whalen, director of animal care for Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society.
Apr 4, 2024 · A 2022 study by the United States Geological Survey found perchlorates exceeding safe drinking water standards in multiple waterways after major fireworks displays. Additionally, firework debris, including casings and plastic components, litter the environment and pose a threat to wildlife entanglement and ingestion.
The vivid colours in firework displays come from metallic compounds such as barium or aluminium that can have negative impacts on animal and human health. Additionally, to produce the oxygen needed for an explosion, many fireworks contain oxidisers known as perchlorates. These can dissolve in water, contaminating rivers, lakes and drinking water.
Dec 2, 2021 · Fireworks can inadvertently set fire to anything they come into contact with while they are actively burning. Because fireworks are typically set off outdoors, they can trigger a wildfire...
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Dec 31, 2019 · Fireworks create a toxic fog of fine particulates, poisonous aerosols and heavy metals. The most obvious result of a fireworks show is air pollution. But how polluted is the air?
