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The Call to Action: Abandonment of the Fireplace?
Speculation is rife that policymakers or activist groups—possibly with political ties, such as the "Teal" movement—might soon push for bans or restrictions on wood heaters.
The narrative suggests that if the 729 deaths per year attributed to wood smoke are compelling enough, the push to eliminate fireplaces could escalate rapidly, just as bans on cars or coal-fired power plants have considered in the past.
A Frustrating Legacy of Fire and Climate
The commentary concludes with an ironic reflection: since the dawn of humanity, fire has been both a symbol of progress and destruction. While fire enabled human civilization to develop, perhaps it is now being reinterpreted as the villain in climate change.