Firework noise limit should be drastically cut to protect wild animals, UK government told

Campaigners are pushing for stricter limits on public firework noise levels, arguing the current cap of 120 decibels causes severe distress to wildlife. The Center for Wild Animal Welfare claims reducing the maximum to 90 decibels—significantly quieter—would minimize harm by shrinking the disturbance range for animals. Supporters say the proposed cut to 110 decibels, already under consideration, is insufficient to protect millions of wild creatures from acute stress. The debate highlights growing concerns over how fireworks impact ecosystems during peak celebration periods.

Ministers urged to go further than proposed cut to 110 decibels to ease acute stress on birds and others animalsCampaigners are calling on the government to protect the welfare of wild animals by cutting the maximum noise level of fireworks sold to the public from 120 to 90 decibels.The Center for Wild Animal Welfare (CWAW) has said lowering the limit to 90 decibels – which is about one-eighth of the loudness of 120 decibels – would help to protect millions of wild animals from acute stress by reducing the area over which a firework disturbs surrounding wildlife. Continue reading...