9 Great Wood Heating Tips Burning wood efficiently will reduce
pollution, minimize health risks, and give you more warmth for
less money.Posted Jan 5, 2010 Woodheaters and open fireplaces
are often the major contributors to outdoor air pollution levels
in cities and towns during winter. The health effects of wood
smoke exposure include increased respiratory symptoms, increased
hospital admissions for lower respiratory infections,
exacerbation of asthma, and decreased breathing ability. In
residential areas, wood stoves and fireplaces contribute the
largest portion of particulate matter air pollution. In addition
to the particulate matter in wood smoke, emissions also contain
carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, hydrochloric
acid, formaldehyde and known carcinogens such as polycyclic
aromatic hydrocarbons and dioxin. The American Lung Association
recommends that individuals avoid burning wood in homes where
less polluting heating alternatives are available. If you heat
your home with wood, the fo