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Ten Ways to Avoid Carbon from Barbecues This 4th of July
treehugger.com - 7/3/2009
Ten Ways to Avoid Carbon from Barbecues This 4th of July
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Hmmm, the smoky flavor of carcinogens give PAHs for thought. Photo via Flickr by brandi666 Stand out of the line of fire of smoky fumes. Sure, that's the first defense. But what about the dangers of grilled dogs, ribs, and salmon? I've long heard tales of how a charcoal grilled burger is ...
alternativeconsumer.com - 7/3/2009
5 Ways to Green Your 4th of July (sort of)
— alternativeconsumer.com — Use a solar cooker to roast all your barbecued goodies. Check the weather forecast and start cooking... on July 3rd. Invite Al Gore over for a barbecue - make sure you have plenty of potato salad and corn relish. Al’s such a big eater you may want to invest in carbon offsets to ... (more) 5 Ways to Green Your 4th of July (sort of)

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organicmania.com - 6/29/2009
Greening the Red, White & Blue: Making Your 4th of July Celebration More Eco-Friendly: Ten Tips
— organicmania.com — This year, with increased awareness of the dangers of percholates in fireworks displays, people are wondering what... they can do to make the 4th of July more eco-friendly. Here are ten tips to help you get started. 1. About the percholates Issue: Yes, fireworks contain percholates, which are toxic ... (more) Greening the Red, White & Blue: Making Your 4th of July ...

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Happy 4th of July!
poppytalk.blogspot.com - 7/3/2009
Happy 4th of July!
— poppytalk.blogspot.com — Wishing everyone a Happy 4th of July this weekend! A good percentage of Poppytalk's visitors are from... the U.S. and we thank you for stopping by with your daily visits! Wishing you all a safe and fun holiday! (more) Happy 4th of July!

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Green Daily — ... Lowering Your 4th of July's BBQ Emissions Burgers and hot dogs are one of the most fundamental elements of a proper 4th of July par-tay, but when it comes to emissions, not all methods are created equal. Simple tricks like using lump charcoal and flipping your meats frequently can help you avoid extra carcinogens. ...

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