The science run: Gas vs. charcoal
Worrying about climate change while cooking those brats on your charcoal grill?
Scientists say if you are, you might think of switching to a propane grill.
That's because propane is more environmentally friendly than carbon (sic - Ms. Rust meant charcoal).
Eric Johnson, lead author of Elsevier's Environmental Impact Assessment Review, reported that the carbon footprint for charcoal grilling is almost three times as large as that for liquid petroleum gas grilling.
The differences come in large part by how the grills work. Propane grills are like conventional ovens - they have power ratings and can easily be switched on and off. Charcoal grills, however, can't be switched on and off easily, and fuel consumption is difficult to regulate.
Mr. Johnson is absolutely ignorant about how my charcoal grills and smokers work. I maintain pinpoint control of temperature and I can quickly snuff out the coals by controlling air flow. It will burn minimally longer than my gasser after I finish cooking.
Like Dad29 exposed with bisphenol-A, the MJS is latching onto more junk science as they start their next witch hunt. Yesterday tobacco is banned, tomorrow it will be charcoal.
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We are born in a smoke free world and it is just right that we strive to offer our children the same kind of environment. Be involved and help empower everyone by taking part in the yearly WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY which will be on May 31st!
I think May 31 is a good day for me to begin smoking cigars. Get a FUCKING clue. May 23 is Smoke Day. Deal with it.
See what I said folks. Charcoal is next on the agenda of the liberal fascists.
"Born in a smoke-free world..."
If there were ever a case for insane asylums, "No Tobacco" makes it.
In his world there are no forest fires and no volcanoes, and no combustion for purpose of heat- or energy-creation.
Perhaps a different galaxy?
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