The color in fireworks come from metal salts, which are made up of metal and non-metal atoms that create pure, intense colors when burned (they burn via a range of other chemical compounds and ...

New Year’s fireworks cause spikes in air pollution, toxic metals, water contamination & wildlife disruption. Alternatives ...

(NEXSTAR) — With July 4, and summer in general, upon us, it’s likely that you’re taking in a fireworks show or two. But have you ever wondered what makes the fireworks glow red, blue and nearly every ...

Smoke fills the air from fireworks during Thunder Over Louisville, as seen from the Indiana side of the Ohio River, April 21, 2007, across the river from Louisville. In our Reality Check stories, ...

The story has been the same each of the last seven years. As the hot and muggy weather of July approaches, the night sky begins to become illuminated with loud bursts of color. The flashes and bangs ...

Fireworks are a staple of celebrations worldwide, from New Year’s Eve to Bonfire Night. While the visual spectacle of vibrant colours lighting up the night sky is undoubtedly captivating, the ...

They zoom instead of boom. They flash instead of flare. They assemble into shapes so sophisticated — a swimming whale, a spinning globe, a marching robot — that traditional pyrotechnics can seem a ...

Part of the fun of fireworks night in Detroit is finding the right spot to catch a view. Families set up chairs and grills at every street corner within viewing distance where there’s any sliver of ...

SOME ADVICE FROM THE EXPERTS TONIGHT, 4TH OF JULY, IT’S ALL ABOUT FIREWORKS, BUT IT’S ALSO ABOUT SAFETY TO PREVENT INJURIES. IT ALSO INFORMS PEOPLE OF THE LOCAL AND STATE LAWS FOR FIREWORKS IN OUR ...

Community members take in the fireworks at Ellis Park in Cedar Rapids on July 3, 2024. The show, which has drawn thousands of people to Ellis Harbor in years past, has been canceled for 2025 amid ...

In our Reality Check stories, Herald-Leader journalists dig deeper into questions over facts, consequences and accountability. Read more. Story idea? [email protected]. As spring gives ...