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A fireworks show in Tibet promised eco-friendly practices but left toxic debris, sparking backlash over environmental damage and failed cleanup.
A fireworks display in Tibet by artist Cai Guo-Qiang and brand Arc'teryx has drawn criticism after images showed toxic debris and environmental damage, contradicting promises of eco-friendly practices and professional cleanup.
Held in Relong Township, Shigatse, the event was marketed as sustainable, but local Tibetans have been seen clearing hazardous waste days later, raising concerns about the true impact.
Activists and visitors reported extensive harm to the fragile Himalayan landscape, including explosion craters, with villagers struggling to manage the cleanup.
Both Cai and Arc'teryx acknowledged "oversights" and pledged third-party environmental assessments, but the burden remains on local communities.
The incident has intensified scrutiny of China’s development projects in Tibet, with critics citing a pattern of ecological harm from mining, dams, and tourism that threaten the region’s vital high-altitude ecosystems.
Un espectáculo de fuegos artificiales en el Tíbet prometió prácticas ecológicas, pero dejó desechos tóxicos, lo que provocó una reacción violenta por el daño ambiental y la limpieza fallida.