National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
As far as climate change and human health are concerned, no wood stove is the best wood stove, according to some experts.
Continue reading The burning question: airborne pollutants from wood stoves?By Roy L Hales
According to the Daily Mail, “Wood-burning stoves emit six times as much pollution as a diesel truck.” The Environmental Protection Agency states wood smoke contains several toxic air pollutants including: benzene; formaldehyde; acrolein, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Health Canada claims, “In communities where wood heating is common, wood smoke can be responsible for as much as 25% of the airborne particulate matter.” They advise people to avoid wood smoke.
Continue reading Avoid Wood Smoke
