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As concerns over wildfires and air quality mount, drones and laser shows offer an alternative to fireworks on July 4 and other holidays.

Https://youtu.be/YH1BD7kKqKw I don't know about you, but I've had enough smoke for the whole summer. New York Times: The American practice of setting off fireworks on July 4 stretches back to the first Independence Day celebration in Philadelphia in 1777. Today, it’s a beloved tradition that almost seems impossible to replace. But with concerns over…

New York Times climate fellow Delger Erdenesanaa wrote an article Tuesday, cautioning against the use of fireworks in Fourth of July celebrations.

Fireworks cause a spike in a form of air pollution called particulate matter, the same type of pollution that is elevated from wildfire smoke. On July 4 and 5, fine particulate matter levels across the country rise by 42% on average, according to a 2015 study by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Escaping Baltimore with a trip to the beach? Pack your imagination along with the sunscreen and a few good summer reads.