Understanding air pollution from biomass burners used for heating
Washington DC (SPX) Feb 06, 2015 - As many places in the U.S. and Europe increasingly turn to biomass rather than fossil fuels for power and heat, scientists are focusing on what this trend might mean for air quality - and people's health. One such study on wood-chip burners' particulate emissions, which can cause heart and lung problems, appears in the ACS journal Energy and Fuels. The scientists say the findings could hel ... more

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