An expert has defended wood-burning stoves in homes after a major new health report issued a warning that they damage lungs 'in the same way as cigarettes'. Burning wood indoors could cause damage in ...

The study, presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress in Amsterdam, showed those who used wood stoves lost lung capacity more quickly than non-users – even though they tended to be ...

Evidence shows that wood-burning heaters contribute to pollution and exacerbate health problems, but many people are unaware of the dangers. Arabella Daniel, a clean air advocate and Melbourne ...

As part of an effort to improve air quality, Metro Vancouver will soon require people to register wood-burning fireplaces and stoves as well as have them commit to burning only seasoned wood, fire ...

They produce more harmful particulate matter than diesel trucks and cigarette smoke. They release carbon dioxide and toxic chemicals that can lead to dire health and climate outcomes. Yet efforts to ...

Preliminary results from a new state survey on wood combustion show more people are using fireplaces and woodstoves in urban areas in Oregon, despite efforts by state and local governments to decrease ...

It's a cold, winter night, but you're toasty-warm inside as you sit on the couch in front of the fireplace watching TV. You decide to heat up the room just a little more, so you walk over to the ...