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Does burning wood affect the air quality?

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Does burning wood affect the air quality?

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Wood smoke accounts for about 30% of the fine particle matter in the air (2.5 micrometers or smaller) during the winter months. Inhaling these fine particles can have adverse effects on the lungs and heart. Burning wood also generates toxins including dioxin, benzene and formaldehyde. For more information visit http://www.sparetheair.org/changeout.

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