Wood burning is reintroducing lead pollution into the air, US scientists find | https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/may/15/wood-burning-for-heat-reintroducing-lead-pollution-into-the-air-us-scientists-find

I love my wood burning stove, but I hate to think it may be making people sick. I wonder if using a gasifier like mine stove makes a difference. Getting a full more complete burn, less soot and creosote. Burn is hotter too.

#health #woodburner #stove #gasifier #airpollution #permaculture

Wood burning is reintroducing lead pollution into the air, US scientists find

Study of samples from seven winters suggests neurotoxic metal coming from wood itself rather than old paint

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