The Lake Union fireworks show starts around sundown and will feature nearly 8,500 pounds of fireworks this year. It’s known for a stellar musical score, enormous finale, and the heavy cloud of smoke ...

July Fourth is one of the worst days of the year for air quality in the region, said Daniel B. Curtis, associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry at Cal State Fullerton. Subscribe to our ...

When it comes to fireworks safety, parents may warn kids to avoid getting too close. What families may not realize, however, is that there are other health risks associated with setting off fireworks.

Fireworks inject color and light into the night sky. According to a new study, they also emit toxic metals into the air. Heavy metals like titanium, copper, strontium, and even lead, are often packed ...

Fireworks displays emit a diverse range of chemical species into the atmosphere, including fine and coarse particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), metal-rich fragments and gaseous precursors. These ...