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The writer sarcastically remarks that the idea of banning fireplaces might be the latest chapter in a long history of blaming human progress for environmental decline, framing fire as a symbol of mankind’s supposed recklessness.

Conclusion

The discourse presents a provocative perspective: that the humble fireplace, a symbol of comfort and tradition, is now being cast as an environmental menace. With stark statistics, regional blame, and questions about fairness and hypocrisy in climate policy, it challenges us to reconsider the true sources of pollution and health risks.