Alaska officials are checking EVERY stove's certification paperwork?!

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I'm interested to see the reports and future investigations. Just like in Formula One, stricter rules will bring out better stoves.
I am for better stoves too in terms of emissions and efficiency, but it is necessary to look at the entire lifecycle of the stove. If more parts are required, parts break more often, exotic materials needed, stove life reduced, etc., these will impact the overall efficiency/emissions of the stove in its lifecycle.
 
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I am for better stoves too in terms of emissions and efficiency, but it is necessary to look at the entire lifecycle of the stove. If more parts are required, parts break more often, exotic materials needed, stove life reduced, etc., these will impact the overall efficiency/emissions of the stove in its lifecycle.
Coincidentally Formula One also had this issue with super high strung qualification engines, swapping engines or chassis every race, etc. New rules mandating fewer changes, repairs and other alterations led to more durable designs. This is the way with all things.