Wood Burning in Homes Drives Dangerous Air Pollution in Winter, Study Finds

The Cozy Winter Habit Fueling Dangerous Air Pollution

That cozy winter fire could be doing far more harm than good—wood smoke is a hidden killer in America’s winter air. Adding another log to a glowing fireplace on a cold winter evening often feels comforting and harmless. But new research from Northwestern University shows that burning wood inside homes plays a much larger role [...]

Wood burning in homes drives dangerous air pollution in winter, study finds

Throwing another log into a crackling fireplace on a cold winter's night might seem like a cozy, harmless tradition. But Northwestern University scientists have found residential wood burning is a major—yet often overlooked—contributor to winter air pollution across the United States.

Burning firewood at home in winter raising air pollution, premature deaths: Study

New Delhi: Burning firewood at home can be a major contributor to air pollution and premature deaths in winter, according to a study.  The study, published in the journal Science Advances, showed that residential wood burning comprises about 22 per cent of PM2.5 pollution in winter, making it one of the single largest sources of fine particle pollution during the coldest months. The modelling study led by researchers from Northwestern University…

Burning firewood at home in winter fuels air pollution, premature deaths

A study found that residential wood burning contributes about 22% of winter PM2.5 pollution, causing nearly 8,600 premature deaths in the US and increasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Burning firewood at home in winters raising air pollution, premature deaths: Study

New Delhi, Jan 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Burning firewood at home can be a major contributor to air pollution and premature deaths in winters, according to a study. The study, published in the journal Science Advances, showed that residential wood burning comprises about 22 per cent of PM2.5 pollution in winter, making it one of the single largest sources of fine particle pollution during the coldest months. The modelling study led by researchers from…