Plastic strings tied to errant balloons have become the single biggest killer of seabirds from marine debris pushing advocacy groups to call for a ban on their release into the atmosphere. Plastic ...

Plastic advertising balloons that blow away to sea are killing seabirds, seals and other wildlife, campaigners have warned. Despite being sold as "biodegradable", the freebies handed out at local ...

In the past, we did not always know that releasing helium balloons was harmful to the environment. Large-scale balloon releases were once common at celebrations, memorials, and charity events.

Looking forward to setting a cluster of balloons aloft at your next gender reveal, birthday party or wedding? If House Bill 91 passes, that will be against the law. The reasoning behind the bill: As ...