Burning firewood is worse for the climate than coal. Here's how to make a better fireplace

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Burning firewood is worse for the climate than coal. Here's how to make a better fireplace

Wood emits 2.5 times more CO2 than natural gas and 30% more than coal when burned for heating. But there are ways to make fireplaces more efficient.

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