NFU Online - There is no national legislation which specifically regulates sky lanterns- it's time we change that. Although sky lanterns might look pretty, they pose a serious danger to farm animals
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Chinese sky lanterns are fire hazards and endanger wildlife, expert warns | The Independent | The Independent
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Coronavirus: Fire chiefs and animal lovers furious at plans to release hundreds of sky lanterns every week in aid of NHS | The Independent | The Independent
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