State lawmakers aim to address a form of littering that often goes unnoticed: balloons released into the air. House Bill 581 ...

Environmental experts say balloon debris can harm marine life and wildlife. But ordinance enforcement can be tricky, city officials say.

When the power went out on Sunday, March 2, for more than 10,000 customers in downtown Las Vegas, the lights were out for a ...

Illinois lawmakers are considering two measures designed to cut down on the use of plastic bags and polystyrene meal ...

House Bill 581 would ban balloon releases for those over 16, with fines up to $500, sparking debate over litter reduction and family rituals.

Pete Furphy was surprised to discover remnants of scientific research equipment that had travelled more than 300 kilometres ...

The remnants of at least six weather balloons have washed up on south-west ... have called the discarded technology state-sanctioned litter. Pete Furphy never expected to be collecting high ...

Cans thrown from the viewing platform of Tallinn's TV tower on Thursday were not done so as an act of high altitude ...