World Animal Protection urges action after fireworks disrupt wildlife and fragile ecosystems

7 months ago

Tsering Dhundup

DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 30: World Animal Protection (WAP) has called on Chinese authorities to take immediate action to mitigate environmental damage and protect local wildlife following a large-scale fireworks display in Tibet’s ecologically sensitive region.

The controversial display art, titled ‘Ascending Dragon’, by Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang in collaboration with Canadian outdoor brand Arc’teryx, owned by Chinese sportswear giant Anta. It took place in Shigatse, at altitudes ranging from 4,500 to 5,500 metres. Organisers had claimed the display used environmentally frien...

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