Purpose of Review A large body of epidemiological evidence demonstrates that exposure to
particulate matter (PM) is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Many …

Climate change policies have stimulated a shift towards renewable energy sources such as
biomass. The economic crisis of 2008 has also increased the practice of household biomass …

Objective: There is substantial evidence that exposure to airborne particulate matter (PM)
from road traffic is associated with adverse health outcomes. Although it is often assumed to …

Ambient inhalable particulate matter (PM) is a serious health concern worldwide, but
especially so in China where high PM concentrations affect huge populations. Atmospheric …

Time-resolved emissions of particulate polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and total
organic particulate matter (OA) from a wood log stove and an adjusted pellet stove were …

The aim of this study was to compare four alternatives for providing decentralized energy
production in small communities in terms of their flue gas emissions and toxicological …

The ongoing transition to renewable fuel sources has led to increased use of wood and
other biomass fuels. The physiochemical characteristics of biomass combustion derived …

There is a need to decrease the detrimental particle and gaseous emissions from residential
wood combustion appliances. One encouraging alternative is to stage the air supply which …

Background Smoke from combustion of biomass fuels is a major risk factor for respiratory
disease, but the underlying mechanisms are poorly understood. The aim of this study was to …

Population growth sharply increases demand for readily available and affordable housing.
As people spend a greater proportion of their lives indoors (chances of another pandemic …