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Originally Posted by Caz
I have read from various sources that Christchurch has a problem with smog due to the burners
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I've read that the smog problem is because of Chch lying in a sort of 'bowl' so the smoke from the burners doesn't get dispersed like it does in other more exposed places. A law is now in force banning inefficient log burners and open fires.
Smog Reduced Over Christchurch
Canterbury Regional Council says smog levels in Christchurch have reduced for the third winter in a row, and is attributing that to its Clean Heat Project. The project began five years ago with the aim of reducing air pollution in what was New Zealand's smoggiest city. Residents were given financial assistance to replace their open fire or log burner heating with other options like heat pumps.
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