Do something sweet for Earth—ditch balloons this Valentine's Day

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Do something sweet for Earth—ditch balloons this Valentine's Day
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They're not worth the risk to wildlife and the power grid.

of 10 or more balloons, and violators are subject to a $150 fine.

. Balloon strings can be just as hazardous, sometimes leading to suffocation if an unfortunate creature is wrapped up in one.found that balloons were the most dangerous form of marine debris for seabirds who often mistake them for squid. The researchers autopsied 1733 seabirds across Australia and New Zealand and found that 18.5 percent of them died from consuming balloons or balloon fragments.

If power lines come in contact with the metallic coating, or any type of metal, it can cause the circuit to short and the power to go out for hours at a time. The damage can vary if it’s just one balloon or a whole bouquet, sometimes resulting in melted wires or fires. It’s the same phenomenon as sticking a metal fork into a power socket or toaster, Toscarelli says.

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