Directed by Belgium filmmakers, the series attempts to dispel caricaturized portrayals of South Asians in Western popular culture while giving the young superhero a unique origin story
Fireworks: Can they ever be eco-friendly?
Germany has banned the sale of fireworks for this New Year s Eve. Might this be a chance to look for more sustainable alternatives to pyrotechnics?
First developed in China more than a thousand years ago, fireworks have since become an integral part of celebrations all over the world. From New Year s Eve festivities, to US Independence Day and Diwali in India, many events have become almost synoymous with the spark and spectacle of mini explosions lighting up the night sky.
But as awareness of climate and environmental issues grows, the impact of these pyrotechnic light shows is inching into a spotlight of its own. Made of harmful plastics and chemical compounds, fireworks don t only cause ground pollution, but can seriously affect the quality of the air we breathe.