Rejected petition Ban sky lanterns. They injure and kill animals, and they cause fires.

Ban the sale and release of sky lanterns. They're a fire risk and have killed and injured wildlife and farm animals. Current regulations aren't doing enough to stop this.

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Rspb - https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/litter/chineselanterns
Chief fire officers association
http://www.cfoa.org.uk/12050
Countryside online
https://www.countrysideonline.co.uk/care-for-the-countryside/sky-lanterns/

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You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/310556

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Date submitted 13 April 2020
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