Fireworks drive birds into panic flights

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 02:58:08 -0200

Think twice before shooting your fireworks into the air.

Estimates suggest that we blow up about $2.5 billion worth of fireworks every year¹. Two point five billion dollars*!* Fireworks are a crucial part of New Year’s celebrations around the world, but they are increasingly criticized for posing serious threats to humans, nature, and wildlife—from air pollution and toxic waste to severe injuries, just to name a few.

Conservation on Maja Mielke

Fireworks drive birds into panic flights