Intentionally releasing a balloon into the sky in Florida could soon lead to a fine, if the state successfully tightens its littering laws. Its part of an effort spanning laws in at least eight other ...

Balloons released in the sky don’t go to heaven. They often end up in oceans and waterways, where they’re 32 times more likely to kill seabirds than other types of plastic debris. Despite this, humans ...

A deflated balloon sits on the sand in Brick N.J. on April 4, 2024. Floridians will no longer be allowed to purposely let go of balloons, including at group events like memorials or parties, after a ...