“Burning 2 cords of wood produces the same amount of
mutagenic (capable of causing cell mutations that can
cause cancer) particles as driving 13 gasoline-powered
cars 10,000 miles each at 20 miles/gallon.
These figures indicate that the worst contribution that an
individual is likely to make to the mutagenicity of the air
is using a wood stove for heating, followed by a diesel
car.”
Dr. Joellen Lewtas, Contribution of Source
Emissions of the Mutagenicity of Ambient Urban Air
Particles. U.S., EPA, #91-131.6, 1991
Webmaster--Also see previous article on the deadly composition of woodsmoke.
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