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The metals behind Diwali fireworks’ vivid colours
Firework colours come from metal salts: strontium creates red light, while barium makes green. The same compounds can release pollutants into the air, adding to Diwali pollution and potentially affecting people’s breathing and health, especially after celebrations.
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