So all these references don't really tell you the emissions. Two of the papers from the list in the previous thread linked to, gave some data. One, mainly just summary data on carbon dioxide emissions. The Haneke paper had a bit more, but really falls short of needed information, in my opinion. One of the main sources is the publication by the EPA called AP-42, which, while still having some useful information, is quite short on anthracite data.waldo lemieux wrote:blogs.sierraclub.org/mrgreen/2010/03/a-burning-wood-vs-electricity-question.htmldlj wrote:How does it compare to wood?
The above link is interesting, but basically only says wood stoves emit more methane than using coal fired electric generation.
I'm still looking for scientific data showing what the actual emissions are from all the various fuel sources, and certainly, I 'm very interested in anthracite emissions as that's what I burn. Carbon dioxide is a green-house gas, sure, but that's not the only thing we need to worry/think about in emissions from fuel sources. Carbon dioxide is produced by all combustion methods of producing heat, it's part of the fundamental aspects of combustion. I guess there must be some serious political reasons why nobody has published comprehensive data on the actual emissions of all these fuel types...
Thanks for all the links, if you find more please post.
dj