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Study: Burning wood pellets for energy endangers local communities’ health

A new peer-reviewed study quantifies broadly for the first time the air pollution and public health impacts across the United States from both manufacturing wood pellets and burning them for energy.
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Burning wood emits more than fossil fuels. Here’s how to build a better fire.

Wood emits more carbon dioxide than natural gas and coal when burned for heat. (Sebastian Kahnert/picture alliance/Getty Images) Column by Michael J. Coren In 50 years, my father-in-law has never run ...
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Burning wood is not ‘renewable energy,’ so why do policymakers pretend it is?

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Justin Catanoso is no stranger to wood pellet plants, as he lives near four of them in the U.S. state of North Carolina, where biomass giant Enviva ...

Build A Custom Hearth Using Leftover Bricks

If you have leftover bricks around, you can DIY your own custom hearth that is sure to make your fireplace or wood stove look ...
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Electric Woodburning Technique by Steve Sabolski

A stunning lightning pattern is achieved in this electric woodburning technique by Steve Sabolski (YT: doublereno) Trump admin sending Taliban $45M sparks Republican backlash Man who rushed Ariana ...