Episode 186: Cut out the Fireworks

<p>This episode explores new research, which has found that instead of using traditional fireworks, cleaner alternatives like drone and laser light shows should be used to prevent harm to wildlife, household pets, and the environment.</p> <p>---</p> <p>Read this episode’s science poem <a href='https://thepoetryofscience.scienceblog.com/3646/cut-out-the-fireworks/'>here</a>.</p> <p>Read the scientific study that inspired it <a href='https://www.publish.csiro.au/pc/Fulltext/PC22040'>here</a>.</p> <p>Read ‘State Fair Fireworks, Labor Day’ by Maryann Corbett <a href='https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/147755/state-fair-fireworks-labor-day'>here</a>.</p> <p>---</p> <p>Music by <a href='http://smarturl.it/thepaperwaits'>Rufus Beckett</a>.</p> <p>---</p> <p>Follow Sam on social media and send in any questions or comments for the podcast:</p> <p>Email: <a href='mailto:sam.illingworth@gmail.com'>sam.illingworth@gmail.com</a>   Twitter: <a href='https://twitter.com/samillingworth'>@samillingworth</a>  </p>