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

Published November 4, 2026 6:47 am • Updated November 4, 2026 7:46 am •
Firework noise limit should be drastically cut to protect wild animals, UK government told
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Ministers urged to go further than proposed cut to 110 decibels to ease acute stress on birds and others animalsCampaigners are calling on the UK 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 90dB – which…

Ministers urged to go further than proposed cut to 110 decibels to ease acute stress on birds and others animalsCampaigners are calling on the UK 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 90dB – which…

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