‘Smokeless’ fuels contain ultrafine particles that get embedded in lungs, study shows

The tiny size of the particles means they can become deposited deep in people’s lungs, causing a health risk New research has found that burning “smokeless” or low-smoke fuels may be causing new air pollution hazards on streets and in homes. These fuels are sold as alternatives to burning coal, wood and peat at home, but tests reveal their smoke contains large quantities of tiny ultrafine particles, smaller than the wavelength of light, that can deposit themselves deep in our lungs. Continue...

By Gary Fuller