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Balloon and sky lantern bans urged on councils by conservation group – UK
Posted on March 24, 2017 by DrRossH in BalloonsLocal councils are being urged to ban releases of balloons and sky lanterns on their land after balloon litter on beaches rose by more than half in a year. Source: Balloon and sky lantern bans urged on councils by...
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Shore towns should match Absecon Island balloon-release ban – USA
Posted on March 21, 2017 by DrRossH in BalloonsIt’s unanimous. All four municipalities on Absecon Island now have banned releasing lighter-than-air balloons. We hope it starts a trend among Jersey Shore municipalities. Source: Shore towns should match Absecon Island balloon-release ban Plastic balloons, very durable and usually shiny,...
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Balloon ban campaign after thoroughbred chokes to death – UK
Posted on March 21, 2017 by DrRossH in BalloonsThe RSPCA is calling for helium balloons and lanterns to be banned after a thoroughbred horse died as a result of choking on a balloon that came to rest in a field in North Yorkshire.Feisty, a three year old...
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Balloon release ban by council welcomed – Australia
Posted on March 21, 2017 by DrRossH in BalloonsNo Balloon Relase Australia says Bega Valley council is helping set an example. Source: Balloon release ban by council welcomed “Education does not always work. By council banning the release of balloons, it is setting an example and telling the...
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Clarington considers banning balloon releases – USA
Posted on March 15, 2017 by DrRossH in BalloonsNew report says balloons pose a threat to the environment Source: Clarington considers banning balloon releases On March 6, council’s general government committee approved a draft bylaw that prohibits releases of more than 10 balloons at a time in a 24-hour...
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Balloon releases banned in Palm Beach – USA
Posted on March 9, 2017 by DrRossH in BalloonsBalloons often kill wildlife, environmentalists say. Source: Balloon releases banned in Palm Beach Here in Melbourne Australia we survey the same 35 m of beach every day. On Monday we picked up 23 balloons or balloon pieces, On Tuesday we...
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Ocean City Mayor Presents $79.6 Million Budget; Citizens Urge Council: Ban Helium Balloons – USA
Posted on March 3, 2017 by DrRossH in BalloonsThe first item of business was citizen comments when this resort’s City Council met Feb. 23. Source: Ocean City Mayor Presents $79.6 Million Budget; Citizens Urge Council: Ban Helium Balloons A resident of Tuckahoe said she had traveled to Ocean City...
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When balloons fly, seabirds die. -Australia
Posted on February 26, 2017 by DrRossH in BalloonsWhen balloons fly, seabirds die. I’ve become balloon smart and seabird safe at zoo.org.au/balloons. You can too! #bubblesnotballoons Source: When balloons fly, seabirds die. | Zoos Victoria There are so many articles about the tearful damage that released balloons are doing...
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Animals suffering slow and painful deaths caused by helium balloons – Australia
Posted on February 25, 2017 by DrRossH in BalloonsHelium balloons are killing wildlife at one of Victoria's top nature tourism destinations. Source: Animals suffering slow and painful deaths caused by helium balloons Helium balloons are killing wildlife at one of Victoria's most popular nature tourism destinations. An Australian fur...
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Atlantic City votes to ban balloon releases – USA
Posted on February 24, 2017 by DrRossH in BalloonsATLANTIC CITY – City Council voted Wednesday to ban the outdoor release of balloons. Source: Atlantic City votes to ban balloon releases
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