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Likeapuma24 t1_j0ltrys wrote

Reply to comment by Viceversa10 in Burning wood can save you hundreds over home heating oil — Here’s how to do it in Connecticut by IndicationOver

I think the EPA came out some years ago & said burning firewood was carbon neutral.

I don't think it's carbon neutral, but if wood is harvested in a sustainable & responsible way, it's certainly not the worst way to heat a house

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NLCmanure t1_j0mfik1 wrote

burning wood is a CO2 emitter so I'm not sure how it can be carbon neutral.

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Larrik t1_j0n3iij wrote

because it’s only releasing CO2 that was captured by the tree in the first place. In theory.

Maybe the same amount of CO2 comes out via natural rot vs burning?

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1Enthusiast t1_j0o6kqi wrote

It’s not even that good. Its actually that a replacement tree can be planted and then absorb the carbon from the burnt tree. Thats a joke, but hey I also read its considered a renewable energy source so im headed to get a few pellet stoves 🥳

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