Snow globes

Every Christmas my wee collection of snow globes adorn the mantelpiece...... I was given two new ones this Christmas, so I will soon have to spread them out a bit.

In The Times yesterday there was a very interesting article on wood burners.  I quote some of it though it has nothing whatsoever to do with my blip!

'The fumes from wood fires carry microscopic particles of soot.  Particles known as PM2.5 are possibly one of the most dangerous air pollution health hazards.  Even though a minority of UK households use wood fires - 7.5 per cent of the population - the pollution from these particles is estimated to be more than double that from the UK's diesel cars, buses and trucks.  Even a single log burning stove emits more PM2.5 particles than 1,000 petrol cars each year.

The health risks from PM2.5 are especially worrying because these particles are so small that they can easily be breathed deep into the lungs, which can lead to health issues such as asthma, lung cancer and cardiovascular diseases.  They also contribute to climate change.  It is a myth that wood burning stoves are environmentally friendly'

I didn't know that!