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Regulate use of Helium in entertainment to protect medical and scientific needs.
Closed
70 signatures
What the petition asks
Helium is a rare element on Earth, shown when the price doubled between 2002-2007, and despite new plants in Qatar, Russia and the US shortages will occur.
This element is widely used in medicine, science and industry but is wasted in party balloons. Regulation is needed.
This element is widely used in medicine, science and industry but is wasted in party balloons. Regulation is needed.
Helium is a very light element, and one of the few elements that "leak" out of the Earth's atmosphere. This means that when Helium is used, such as in party balloons, it cannot be retrieved from the atmosphere and will eventually disappear into space.
Helium is used in MRI scanners, supercritical fluids, telescopic lenses, and much more.
The shortages experienced in the 2000s are inevitable in the future, and such a precious resource MUST be protected and regulated for future discovery.
Helium is used in MRI scanners, supercritical fluids, telescopic lenses, and much more.
The shortages experienced in the 2000s are inevitable in the future, and such a precious resource MUST be protected and regulated for future discovery.
Timeline
| 28 Jan 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 28 Jul 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
70
Status
Closed
Opened
28 Jan 2016
Closed
28 Jul 2016
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