July 4th without fireworks? It could happen. Here’s how

These are not your forefathers’ fireworks.
Skyrocket spectacles have come a long way since 1776. Modern shows are automated, and future light-up-the-sky shows might not even require fire.
An estimated 99 percent of the fireworks you’ll see this Independence Day were made in China, which this year banned fireworks in 400 cities, including the capital of Beijing. The ban took place during Chinese New Year due to concerns about pollution.
Can you imagine the Fourth of July without firew