Utah Proposes Winter Wood Burning Ban to Improve Air Quality

[PoliticAverse]

In an effort to improve air quality across Utah during the winter season, the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has proposed a seasonal wood burn ban, much to the chagrin of many locals.

The ban would eliminate solid fuel burning in fireplaces and wood/coal stoves from Nov. 1 to March 15, except for homeowners whose homes are heated solely by wood.

Read the rest at: http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/utah-winter-wood-burning-ban-air-quality/41029379

[peacebird]

1. Stupid. We aren't in Utah, but we burn wood in our tulikivi to heat our home and keep down electric

heat bills. A couple loads will keep the soapstone emitting heat for over 24 hours. It keeps our home at about 64 degrees til the next evening.