A Louisiana House committee has advanced a bill that would ban outdoor balloon releases, citing concerns over environmental ...

That practice could be illegal soon in Louisiana if our state legislature has its way. A proposed bill in the current ...

"The more we stop the community from buying them ... it will change the demand of the balloons and be less of a focal point in celebrations." ...

Teresa O'Connor, a Rhode Island resident, creates art installations using mylar balloons collected from beaches to raise awareness about pollution. Her work has been featured in exhibits and ...