During the cold gaps of the winter day, a warm, cozy fire may seem like the perfect solution. But burning wood releases far more than just heat—including materials linked to cancer, heart disease and ...

Dear EarthTalk: Are wood-burning stoves and fireplaces bad for our health? Answer: During the cold gaps of the winter day, a warm, cozy fire may seem like the perfect solution. But burning wood ...

For years I thought there was something un-American about me. Friends, family and even fictional characters all seemed to romanticize—even idolize—the flickering flames of the hearth. Chestnuts ...

Wood emits more carbon dioxide than natural gas and coal when burned for heat. (Sebastian Kahnert/picture alliance/Getty Images) Column by Michael J. Coren In 50 years, my father-in-law has never run ...

Wood burning fireplaces are the most traditional, but they can still be stylish. The Gyrofocus was designed by Dominique Imbert in 1968, and in 2009, was voted "The world's most beautiful object." But ...

Although considered by most to be a low-cost method of heating a room, traditional, open-masonry fireplaces create the reverse affect on the rest of your home. Q. I am renovating my home and want to ...