Eco-Beat, 7/3
Should all public fireworks displays be banned? Have you prepped the grill for a green bbq session? What organic ice creams will satisfy an Independence Day craving? Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.
Green in a Flash:
 Stephen Colbert: Fourth of July Under Attack!Eco-activist Benjamin Schroeter is suing Seattle to block its 4th of July fireworks display -- set to be held at a defunct coal to gas plant -- because it may release all sorts of nasty toxic stuff, harm wildlife, etc. Is this dude talking sense, or taking his quest a bit too far? |
 Lowering Your 4th of July's BBQ EmissionsBurgers 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. |
 The Tastiest Organic Ice CreamsDon't get caught with a tasteless, fake tasting ice cream this Fourth. The tasters at Grist have put together reviews of both the top organic and the top non-dairy ice cream options. The importance of flavorful, satisfying, ice cream can't be overstated, don't mess this up. |
 Eco Fireworks Aren't Necessarily GreenThe greenish color in fireworks is created using Barium, a particularly nasty chemical to breathe or find in you public water supply. There are eco-friendly fireworks available ... and they are considerably more expensive, but they won't blow up your local ecosystem. |
 Better Know Your SPFWhile soaking up rays at whatever body of water you choose to crowd around this weekend, it would behoove you to know what SPF (solar protection factor) is right for your epidermis. Hint: the SPF number has nothing to do with how long the sunscreen lasts. |
- Check out some eco-tips on proper flag flying.
- UK and US leaders call a swine flu crisis meeting.
- Bull sharks are swimming deeper into Louisiana swamps.
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