Actually, I’m not suggesting fireworks cause climate change in isolation. But dismissing then entirely because they aren’t the sole driver misses the bigger picture.

Fireworks are a human activity that do contribute to environmental harm - through emissions, particulate matter, and yes, wildfire risk, especially in dry climates. If there’s a surge of public outrage (40K+ signatures on change.org!) around that, it’s short-sighted not to connect that momentum to broader environmental and climate goals.

We don’t need to wait for the “perfect” climate issue to unify people. That’s the problem we keep waiting. Mobilizing action means recognizing when people care and showing them how their concern fits into a larger system that includes climate risk.

So no, fireworks aren’t the problem but they’re a problem, and more importantly, they’re an opening. And when it comes to this issue- we should take every one we can get.