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This framing suggests that regional residents, often reliant on wood for heating due to lack of access to alternative energy sources, are “part of the problem.” The narrative emphasizes that a small number of homes burning wood can pollute entire cities, increasing background pollution levels and impacting millions’ health without their awareness.
Public Health Concerns and Neighborly Etiquette
The discourse acknowledges that some individuals may suffer from asthma or respiratory issues—faced with neighbors' smoke infiltration, especially if chimneys have been on rooftops for decades.