U.S. tightens regulations against soot

Letter by Cathy Baiton, printed in the Lethbridge Herald (lethbridgeherald.com) Letters – January 22, 2013 In December, the EPA announced tighter regulations on soot, a component of particulate matter.  Health professionals and environmental/health groups have welcomed the change, with some calling for a more stringent policy.  For people concerned about air issues including residential wood burning…

Burning issue

Letter by Cathy Baiton, printed in the Calgary Herald, Letters – August 5, 2011 calgaryherald.com Re: “Hope for rain,” Letter, Aug. 3, and “Which one takes precedence – clean air or firepit fun?” Letter, Aug. 2. Two recent letters discuss the serious problem of urban wood firepits. Even the burning of dry, seasoned wood emits…