National/regional news and analysis

Fireworks provide a few minutes of joy, but the economic and environmental costs last much longer

Rawpixel.com/ShutterstockEvery Bonfire Night, people pay for a box of fireworks so their friends and family can enjoy the colourful display. Within a few minutes, it’s all over. But the price on the box doesn’t reflect the hidden costs. The smoke inhaled by neighbours, the animals disturbed or the public services called out when things go wrong.

Pages

Subscribe to National/regional news and analysis