Oil Boiler (IMAGE)

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Oil Boiler

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Residential oil boilers, such as the one shown above, are used frequently to heat homes in New England. A recent study suggests more attention should be paid to their emissions, which could cause asthma and other health problems.

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Courtesy of Roger McDonald, Brookhaven National Laboratory

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