The Hidden Dangers of Wood-Burning Stoves: How They Impact Your Health and the Environment
2025-01-27
The Indian Express
Wood-burning stoves pose a significant threat to both human health and the environment, with exposure to wood smoke affecting the heart, blood vessels, and respiratory system. The fine particulate matter, known as PM2.5, is particularly hazardous, increasing the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and exacerbating conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. Prolonged exposure to PM2.5 from wood burning can even lead to premature death, making it a critical environmental health issue that warrants attention and action to reduce air pollution and promote cleaner alternatives, such as electric heating
