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Polluted Delhi Tries β€˜Green’ Fireworks to Clear the Air at Diwali

India’s top court decreed that only more environmentally friendly fireworks could be set off this weekend, citing air quality concerns. But environmental activists call it a β€œgreen wash.”

Β© Arun Sankar/Agence France-Presse β€” Getty Images

A drone show for Diwali in New Delhi’s Central Park on Friday.

Polluted Delhi Tries β€˜Green’ Fireworks to Clear the Air at Diwali

India’s top court decreed that only more environmentally friendly fireworks could be set off this weekend, citing air quality concerns. But environmental activists call it a β€œgreen wash.”

Β© Arun Sankar/Agence France-Presse β€” Getty Images

A drone show for Diwali in New Delhi’s Central Park on Friday.
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