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Eco Tech: ‘Greener’ fireworks brun nitrogen and lots of money
ecofriend.org - 7/3/2009
Eco Tech: ‘Greener’ fireworks brun nitrogen and lots of money
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Eco Factor: Nitrogen-fueled fireworks produce less smoke and lesser toxins. Be it Diwali in India or the Fourth of July celebrations in U.S., people love to watch fireworks illuminating the night sky in different colors. However, these fireworks produce a lot of smoke and considering ...
Oh No Mommy! Will the Greenies Take Fireworks Away From Us?
treehugger.com - 7/3/2009
Oh No Mommy! Will the Greenies Take Fireworks Away From Us?
— treehugger.com — Photo: Flickr , CC Obligatory Post About Green Fireworks for the 4th of July Fireworks are fun... - who doesn't like explosions? - and a good excuse to get together with family and friends, but they're also not very clean. In Beijing, China, the ... (more) Oh No Mommy! Will the Greenies Take Fireworks Away From Us?

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Are fireworks bad for the environment?
mnn.com - 7/3/2009
Are fireworks bad for the environment?
— mnn.com — Fourth of July fireworks unleash a shower of toxins into the country's soil and surface water. MNN... examines what goes up and what comes down. (more) Are fireworks bad for the environment?

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Looking for perc-free fireworks
theenergycollective.com - 7/3/2009
Looking for perc-free fireworks
— theenergycollective.com — Just in time for the July 4th fireworks, I saw this news from ICIS about scientists trying... to develop pyrotechnic formulations in missiles and fireworks that eliminate the use of perchlorate, a chemical identified as a groundwater contaminant. Perchlorate is used as an oxidizer in fireworks ... (more) Looking for perc-free fireworks

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Remember Turtles, Reefs on the 4th — Oceana News
If you’re like me, fireworks are always the highlight of the Fourth of July weekend. You stare up in awe at these massive explosions of color, and when it’s over, you always wish for more. However, this July 4, especially if you plan to watch fireworks in Florida, be aware of the effects that ...