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What are the disadvantages of burning wood as fuel ?

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In many rural parts of our country, people still use wood as a fuel because of its easy availability and low cost. Burning of wood gives a lot of smoke which is harmful for human beings. Moreover cutting of trees leads to deforestation which is harmful to the environment.
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