Economic and Environmental Costs of Bonfire Night Fireworks

• Bonfire Night fireworks have immediate joy but long-lasting hidden costs.
• The cost of fireworks includes economic and environmental impacts not reflected in the purchase price.
• Hidden costs include smoke inhalation by neighbors, disturbance to animals, and public service calls.
• The environmental impact lasts longer than the few minutes of the display.
• Experts highlight the broader impacts of setting off fireworks on Bonfire Night.