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By Larry West, About.com Guide to Environmental Issues since 2005

Burning Leaves May Be Hazardous to Your Health

Wednesday September 12, 2007
With autumn approaching, trees will soon be shedding their leaves. Burning piles of fallen leaves, once a tradition in many parts of the northern hemisphere, pollutes the air and can cause serious health problems for many people. Fortunately, there are some great eco-friendly alternatives to leaf burning. Learn how skipping the leaf fire this fall may actually give you a nicer lawn and garden next spring.

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October 14, 2006 at 10:56 pm
(1) mike haek says:

Sorry, I’m just not buying this.

September 24, 2007 at 5:12 pm
(2) Gman says:

That’s because you are ignorant.

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