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Indoor wood burning raises women’s lung cancer risk by 43%, says US study

Results from study involving 50,000 women suggest even occasional wood burning can contribute to lung cancer.

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With energy prices soaring, some see wood heat as a chance to 'buy local'

The cost of heating with wood can be cheaper and less volatile, but wood heat experts say it can be an uphill battle to convince people to switch to a less mainstream fuel.

What are the pros and cons of heating with wood?

What are the pros and cons of heating with wood?

For wood heat aficionados, the benefits are self-evident: The toastiness of the fire, the glow of the flame. But as far as pollution is concerned, wood is nearly as dirty as coal.

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