With graduation and birthday parties you will often see Mylar balloons. If the party is being held outside, Ameren Illinois ...

He said mylar balloons, which contain a metallic coating, can conduct electricity when becoming entangled in power lines. “The potential for a power outage is real,” Bretsch said. He said ...

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 ...