The benefits of clean burning stoves

[begreen]

This site's a bit dated, but informative. It's about the woodstove changeout program in Libby, Mont. and how it has dramatically improved the air quality in this city. The bowl shaped geography of the area surrounding Libby traps air pollutants like smoke. As the area grew, they were literally smoking themselves out every winter. It had turned into a serious health issue. By teaming up local govt with state and federal assistance they managed to turn this problem around in a short period of time. The difference is a dramatic improvement in air quality and folks are burning less fuel. There's also a video that summarizes the program.

(broken link removed to http://www.woodstovechangeout.org/fileadmin/templates/clearing_the_smoke.html)

If you are in Western MA, you may be interested in the changeout program just inaugurated there.
http://www.wwlp.com/dpp/news/local/hampden/wood-stove-change-out-program-launched

 

[lampmfg]

Very interesting information.

 

[My Oslo heats my home]

nice piece...

 

[Wood Heat Stoves]

That's really great to hear. I believe everyone burning a woodstove now should be burning an EPA approved stove. If people can't afford a new one, there should be plenty of used stoves around now from people upgrading or going to a gas stove.