Why Burn Wood? We Have Enough Pollution in the Atmosphere

With all the smog and pollutants in the air why should we add to it by burning wood? Home heating costs have risen dramatically over the past few years with no end in sight. Heating with natural gas, oil or coal is burning fossil fuels that have taken millions of years to produce and are not a renewable energy source. We are adding carbons to the air which have been buried in the earth for millions of years. Releasing the carbons that have been buried for millions of years produces a net gain of carbon in the air leading to the greenhouse effect. Wood is a renewable energy source which is plentiful. Trees take carbons in the air and produce oxygen in return. In a sense trees scrub the air removing the carbon. Wood is renewable and does not contribute to the greenhouse effect. Yes, carbon dioxide is released in the burning of wood, but the trees reabsorb the carbon as a future wood crop is grown, producing no net gain. Heating with wood makes good sense both economically and environmentally. Wood is a renewable energy resource and burning wood is an efficient use of energy. Wood heating is one of the most environmentally responsible heating choices a homeowner can make. Firewood is purchased locally heating homes with wood is good for the local economy. Nothing can beat the ambiance and aroma of a real wood fire-whether it's a fireplace, a wood stove or a campfire. Burning wood is good for nature and the environment. Get back to nature by planting a tree today for tomorrows heat.