fires and wood smoke the case against the fire rings
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Fires and Wood SmokeThe Case Against the Fire Rings
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There are 27 fire rings at Big Corona
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People enjoy the experience
But few know of the dangers
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That nice, cozy fire is bad for you
– Sam HarrisThe Fireplace Delusion
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It’s toxic, even if it’s plain,
clean wood
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Wood smoke is 12 times
more carcinogenic than equal amounts of
tobacco smoke
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Long-term exposures lead to:
Reduced lung function, Chronic Bronchitis,
even Premature Death
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Is this a low-cost amenity?
The true costs to public health are great
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Researchers are reporting that wood smoke contains the
same toxic chemicals found in Cigarette Smoke
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Southern Californians are among those at the highest risk of
death due to air pollution
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There is no low threshold…
Dr. Mark Z. JacobsonStanford University
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Even limited exposure to wood smoke can be
harmful to human health
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So if the fire rings are dangerous…
Let’s remove them
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The parking lot will still be full
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People come to the beach for all kinds of reasons…
They don’t expect to be poisoned
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Our beaches are a precious resource
Let’s make them safe for all