MIAMI — A 26-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man are facing criminal charges over the disposal of balloons into Biscayne Bay after they were used to decorate a yacht during a marriage proposal. A ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to sign a bill making Florida one of several states where it’s illegal to release balloons. The bill easily passed with bipartisan support in the state legislature ...

Balloons are fun. They are also, when released in large numbers outdoors, are bad for the environment. So local and state governments are banning intentional releases. As we mentioned previously in ...

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Environmental advocates are celebrating in Laguna Beach — but it won't be with balloons. The hilly seaside city known for stunning ocean views and rolling bluffs is banning the sale and public use of ...

Dear EarthTalk: Are escaped balloons a problem for the environment and what can we do to prevent it from happening? -- Meg D., Larchmont, New York Escaped balloons have become a prevalent source of ...

I had my first major vibe kill from balloon pollution at a music show at San Francisco’s 2011 Outside Lands festival in Golden Gate Park. While finishing their set, a musician released hundreds of ...

At least 10 states have banned balloon releases, citing the plastic pollution caused by the deflated balloons. How a Florida balloon release ban could curb plastic pollution Gov. Ron DeSantis is ...