A Rising Concern? After Straws, Balloons Get More Scrutiny

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NEW YORK (AP) — Now that plastic straws may be headed for extinction, could Americans' love of balloons be deflated? The joyous celebration of releasing balloons into the air has long bothered environmentalists, who say the pieces that fall back to earth can be deadly to seabirds and turtles that eat them.Read more on NewsOK.com

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A Rising Concern? After Straws, Balloons Get More Scrutiny

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