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

Source:Medical Xpress
Author:Northwestern University

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…