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A comparative risk analysis of fuel wood use in the Pacific Northwest

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  • Petty, P.N.
  • Hopp, W.J.

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A risk impact analysis is performed for residential space heating derived from fuelwood in the Pacific Northwest. Direct risks associated with the collection and use of fuelwood in homes are characterized and computed per 1012 Btu of fuelwood harvested. The hazards identified are then compared to similar risks associated with the generation of electricity using four different fuels: coal, oil, natural gas, and uranium. The resulting comparison indicates that the acquisition and use of fuelwood in residences is several times more costly in terms of loss of life and injury incurred, than electricity derived from the conventional fuels compared.

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  • Petty, P.N. & Hopp, W.J., 1982. "A comparative risk analysis of fuel wood use in the Pacific Northwest," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 7(4), pages 359-365.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:7:y:1982:i:4:p:359-365
    DOI: 10.1016/0360-5442(82)90095-0
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