I agree that sky lanterns should be banned because they are dangerous to the environment. In 2021, the NFU, along with 17 leading agricultural, environmental, animal, and fire organizations, including the RSPCA and the National Council of Fire Chiefs, wrote to Rebecca Pow MP, Under Secretary of State for Defra, to highlight the danger of sky lanterns. NFCC Chairman Roy Wilsher told Metro: “While I fully understand people who want to show their support for the NHS, I encourage people to find another way to do so. NFCC does not endorse the use of sky lanterns and we do not believe that they should not be used under any circumstances. Celestial lanterns, sometimes called Chinese lanterns, are a type of paper hot air balloon. In May 2022, our petition was launched calling for support for a complete ban on the sale and use of sky lanterns in England and Wales. Please ban celestial lanterns, but please ban fireworks, people suffer from tasting the NHS physically and mentally. Animals also suffer terribly and cannot understand it. Lanterns can cause fires if they use an open flame to float.
Animals can also be caught in inverted lantern frames and suffer injuries and stress as they try to break free. When animals are heavily trapped, they can starve to death. Marine life can also suffer from lanterns falling into the sea. The charity tweeted on September 29. December, before New Year`s Eve: “As New Year`s Eve fast approaches, some people may celebrate by illuminating the sky with celestial lanterns instead of fireworks – but they can be just as harmful to animals. Please help us #EndSkyLitter by banning them on community land” Sky lanterns are banned in parts of Derbyshire as another local authority tackles environmental danger. Don`t be fooled into thinking that “biodegradable” paper lanterns are safe. Materials like bamboo can still take decades to degrade, and there is always a risk of fire. A number of municipalities supported the campaign and banned the release of celestial lanterns on community-owned land.
If you know that your local council has introduced a ban but is not on a list, please let us know by emailing our campaign team. The risk posed by sky lanterns was highlighted in January when they were suspected of causing a fire at a zoo in Germany that killed dozens of monkeys, bats and birds. Marine life can also be threatened by lanterns falling into the sea. Defra is exploring the use of celestial lanterns and disposable grids to demonstrate its commitment to better understanding the problem and its environmental impact. In response, the NFU launched a petition to come together and demonstrate public support for the ban on sky lanterns. Important warning from @NFCC_FireChiefs about the dangers of lighting sky lanterns, which can cause wildfires and serious damage to farms, livestock and the environment. There are many other ways to do our #NHSheroes t.co/tvlod9tgHi The women of Krefeld lit five Chinese paper lanterns on New Year`s Eve and threw them into the sky. These lanterns are a danger to wildlife and our landscape (fire risk – dry weather) BAN PLEASE join us in our call for a complete ban on the release of sky lanterns. I remember problems with small planes that suddenly had to change course when a large number of lanterns entered their airspace. I am in favour of a ban. However, the RSPCA is calling for the same ban in England and Scotland on all community areas “because the triggering of these paper lanterns poses a risk to animals and the environment”.
Use alternatives to these types of paper lanterns and avoid danger to our landscape and animals. Celestial lanterns can cause fires because they use an open flame to float. This could destroy habitats and set fire to livestock, food and litter. The National Famers` Union also wants a total ban on the sale of celestial lanterns, as they “may look pretty, but the end result is garbage, frames can kill or injure farm animals if ingested, and candles pose a major fire hazard to grain fields and buildings.” While Chinese lanterns can look great when floating in the sky, it`s important to remember that they`re essentially open-flame balloons that float wherever the wind can take them. NEDDC joins more than 100 other councils that have introduced a ban on releasing lanterns on their land, according to Countryside Online. No no no to these lanterns. So harmful to our wildlife The government`s environment department DEFRA has advised against using lanterns, even though they have stopped making them illegal. NFU Vice President Minette Batters said in 2016: “I know from my own experience how dangerous sky lanterns can be after losing a cow from my own herd that died after eating thin wire from a lantern that landed on the farm – the autopsy revealed that this was the cause of death.” Celestial lanterns may look pretty, but they pose a serious danger to animals and the landscape. Currently, sky lanterns are only banned in Wales, on all common areas. We have been campaigning for years for England to introduce the same ban, but we have had limited success. Farmers` associations have called for a ban on sky lanterns because of the dangers they pose to livestock. The ban has been supported by horse owners, shelters and zoos who have spoken out after finding lantern debris on their premises, and the MarineConservation Society (MCS), which is concerned about the impact of lantern litter on marine animals.
What happens to Chinese lanterns when they run out? Celestial lanterns are mini paper hot air balloons powered by a small flame lit on the bottom. These are popular markers for festivals, festivals and memorials. Paper lanterns are not safe for animals or the environment. They can cause injury, suffering and death to animals if they: Although celestial lanterns may look pretty from a distance, they are dangerous and yes, they should be banned as they pose a fire hazard and a danger to animals. Alternative ideas for releasing balloons and celestial lanterns for celebrations can be found on the RSPCA website here. Ban these dangerous lanterns. To what extent are they not already banned? Although banned in Germany, sky lanterns are not currently banned in England or Scotland. In Wales, they cannot be used on community land. She said sky lanterns cause fires on crops, meadows on peatlands and straw bales that have been stacked, which can lead to the loss of buildings. We have intensified our campaign against celestial lanterns and balloon releases. Firefighters have warned the public against the risky practice of lighting sky lanterns during weekly applause from NHS workers. Obviously, fire lanterns floating in the sky are an extremely dangerous practice.
I think if any of us really thought about burning lanterns, they would realize how dangerous and dangerous they are in many ways! Sit down and see how many dangers they could cause and think again. I`m sure there are less dangerous ways to create beauty and excitement at a festival or celebration! Fire and rescue services across the UK have issued all warnings about celestial lanterns. Lantern outings have already been banned in some countries, including Australia, Germany and Malta. It is enough to have a ban on sales in the UK and punish those who sell or own it. You can`t control where they end up, and I don`t see how the people who release them can collect them later. It is a waste. If you add fire to the mixture, how can it be legal? Sign the petitionCall your local council to implement a ban on releasing balloons and sky lanterns on municipal lands. In addition to fire hazards, the RSPCA says paper lanterns are dangerous to animals and the environment because they can cause injury, suffering and death through ingestion, entanglement and capture.
