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Heating with wood instead of oil is considered a contribution to climate protection. But scientists warn: The exhaust gases from wood-burning stoves not only cause dirty air, but also lead to increasing greenhouse gas emissions.
The first man-made fire was a milestone of civilization. More than 30,000 years later, a third of the world's population still cooks and heats with wood. But the smoke and soot that are produced in the process threaten people's health, and the high demand for wood endangers the forests. Nevertheless, wood fires are also popular in Germany: triple-glazed fireplaces have established themselves as a cozy focal point in luxury apartments.
