A good wood shed protects from rain and allows proper air circulation. According to the report, about half of detached house residents in the Helsinki region store their firewood in a wood shed. Photo: HSY / Tero Pajukallio
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Wood burning remains a significant from the Helsinki Region Environmental Services Authority (HSY). While wood burning has slightly declined in recent years, particularly in newly built homes, it continues to be a major factor affecting air quality.
Over 70% of detached houses use wood for heating
HSY’s latest survey examined wood burning habits and emissions from residential heating in the region. There are approximately 75,000 detached houses in the Helsinki metropolitan area, with more than 70% using wood as a heating .
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), including benzo(a)pyrene, are produced during incomplete combustion. Elevated levels of benzo(a)pyrene are most commonly found in residential areas with significant wood burning. Unlike traffic emissions, wood burning is a major
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