Connecticut bill to ban helium balloon sales sparks environmental, business debate

A proposed bill to prohibit the use of helium for balloons is once again gaining attention in Connecticut, sparking debate ...
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Boy, 5, dies in party balloon horror as sister makes desperate plea

Experts say inhaling helium can displace oxygen in the lungs with fatal consequences ...

'My brother died after inhaling helium balloon - I'll never forget my mam's screams'

Karlton Noah Donaghey was just five years old when he tragically died after inhaling helium from a balloon at his Gateshead ...
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Opinion: Helium balloons are potential killers of wildlife. 'It's a crime against nature'

Friends of Animals' Nicole Rivard champions bill aimed to prevent helium balloon litter that kills turtles, fish, birds, and ...
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Helium’s been rising — in price — and it’s bringing businesses down

The retail chain Party City has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The last couple of years have been rough for the event décor business, with the pandemic making parties a fairly rare occasion. But ...

The war in Iran is about to hit the helium supply, which is critical for more than just party balloons

Continued blockages in the strait could lead to shortages of helium — the gas that is used in party balloons, and a lot more ...

Helium, not just for balloons, is a growing economic risk as Iran war rages

Disruptions to Qatar’s natural gas processing from the Iran war have driven helium prices sharply higher, exposing the ...