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Events On Pender Island - Earth Day, Saturday April 19, 2008
What are you doing this weekend? Why not make some plans for a last minute getaway to Pender this weekend? The natural beauty will leave you refreshed and renewed! As you may know it is Earth Day this Saturday, so while you are here you can take some Read More...
Posted 15 April 08 01:26 by Howard Sanders | 0 Comments   
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More Tips to Reduce Wood Smoke Pollution
OK, so you have your CSA/EPA certified wood stove, and have properly prepared, seasoned and stored your wood for maximum burning efficiency (see previous posts…) Here are some burning tips to help you get the most enjoyment and efficiency out of Read More...
Posted 09 January 08 09:48 by Howard Sanders | 0 Comments   
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Reducing Wood Smoke Pollution
Wood smoke contains over 100 pollutants -- these pollutants not only negatively impact the environment but are also linked to a wide range of health problems. According to Environment Canada , residential wood combustion is a major contributor to winter Read More...
Posted 07 January 08 09:38 by Howard Sanders | 0 Comments   
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Choosing A Wood Heating Appliance for your Home
As I wrote yesterday, approximately 20 percent of the single family dwellings in Canada are heated to some extent with wood. According to Environment Canada , residential wood heating is the third largest source of fine particle emissions associated with Read More...
Posted 05 January 08 10:31 by Howard Sanders | 0 Comments   
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Heating Your Home with Wood: Eco-friendly? Carbon Neutral?
Approximately 20 percent of the single family dwellings in Canada are heated to some extent with wood. According to Environment Canada , wood is used in more than 3 million Canadian homes as either a primary or secondary heat source. Of course, woodstoves Read More...
Posted 04 January 08 11:56 by Howard Sanders | 0 Comments   
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