The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has OK’d a new rule to put a damper on burning wood in fireplaces and wood stoves on winter days when the air is deemed unhealthy. The rule applies to all ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Getty Images) New wood-burning stoves will have stricter limits on smoke emissions and carry health warning labels under latest ...

The appliances, a major source of the fine particles often dubbed soot, are tied to an array of respiratory and cardiovascular ills. EPA will get another three years to belatedly complete a makeover ...

OLYMPIA, Wash. – A Senate committee advanced a proposal Friday morning to update the rules around wood stoves. Democratic supporters of the bill argue it will promote better air quality, while ...

Home wood stoves “that do not meet Clean Air Act standards may end up in the marketplace, increasing risks to public health and the environment,” according to a report by EPA’s Office of Inspector ...

Heating with a wood stove is an appealing option for those looking to lower energy costs and embrace a more hands-on, sustainable approach. But as useful as wood stoves are, there are several common ...

Washington’s Department of Ecology is “clearing the air” on a bill that aims to cut back on pollution. Senate Bill 5174, requested by the department, would ensure that new wood-burning devices — think ...