Sotirios Papathanasiou posted: " The holidays conjure up images of crackling fires, warm hearths, and cozy evenings. But for many, especially those living in communities with widespread wood burning, this idyllic picture masks a grim reality: a significant decline in indoor and outdoor " See The Air Cozy Fireplaces, Clouded Lungs: Why Wood Burning Stoves are a Holiday Health Hazard Sotirios Papathanasiou Dec 19 The holidays conjure up images of crackling fires, warm hearths, and cozy evenings. But for many, especially those living in communities with widespread wood burning, this idyllic picture masks a grim reality: a significant decline in indoor and outdoor air quality. Wood burning stoves, while charming and nostalgic, are a major contributor to indoor and outdoor air pollution, posing serious health risks to both the occupants of the house and the surrounding community. Indoor Air: A Smoky Trap Burning wood releases a cocktail of harmful pollutants, including fine particulate matter (PM2.5), carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These microscopic particles can easily infiltrate the lungs and bloodstream, causing a range of health problems: Continue reading Cozy Fireplaces, Clouded Lungs: Why Wood Burning Stoves are a Holiday Health Hazard Comment Like You can also reply to this email to leave a comment. Manage your email settings or unsubscribe. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://seetheair.org/2023/12/19/cozy-fireplaces-clouded-lungs-why-wood-burning-stoves-are-a-holiday-health-hazard/

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