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Wood burning for heat causes 8,600 premature deaths yearly in the U.S. due to PM2.5 pollution.
Burning wood for home heating contributes to about 22% of winter PM2.5 pollution in the U.S., causing roughly 8,600 premature deaths annually, according to a study in Science Advances.
Despite only 2% of homes using wood for heat, residential wood combustion emits more PM2.5 than transportation and significantly worsens air quality in cities and suburbs.
The research highlights that wood smoke, especially in densely populated areas, poses major health risks linked to heart and lung disease.
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La quema de madera para generar calor causa 8.600 muertes prematuras al año en los EE.UU. debido a la contaminación por PM2.5.