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Armidale Air Quality Group, Australian air air quality site. |
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Forestry Smoke Tasmania, Australia |
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Welcome to Burning Issues of Clean Air Revival
Burning solid fuel yields particulate pollution - solid particles smaller than a red blood cell which have been implicated in 30,000 deaths in the US and 2.1 million deaths world wide per year. . "Particulate pollution is the most important contaminant in our air. ...we know that when particle levels go up, people die1. " Indeed, wood smoke is chemically active in the body 40 times longer than tobacco2.
1. Joel Schwartz, Ph.D., Harvard School of Public Health, E Magazine, Sept./Oct. 2002
The Wood Smoke Issue: Comparison of Fuel Emissions
| Since the high costs of energy is an important reason that causes wood burners to burn. We suggest that you understand and support the Energy Inititive by Al Gore. |
| EPA Report showing that certified wood stoves deteriorate over time. |
| World Health Organization: 2 million premature deaths every year due to air pollution. They urge cleaning up the air. |
| Wood smoke from heating and cooking raises lung cancer risk. Featured Health Science: Reuters Health |
| Outdoor wood burning fireplaces and fire pits are selling like hot cakes all around the United States. Special Report. |
| Featured Report: Outdoor Wood Boilers |
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