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(06/02/10) While the debate rages over pollution of outdoor wood boilers, a new generation of wood heat systems is already being rolled out.
Scientists and manufacturers say so-called "wood gasification" boilers burn much more efficiently with far less smoke and ash. A new, state-of-the-art boiler is now on-line at the Wild Center in Tupper Lake, burning wood pellets produced in Massena.
As Brian Mann reports, the manufacturer hopes to sell similar systems to businesses and government offices across the North Country.
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Chris Rdzanek, manager of museum facilities at The Wild Center, shows off the new boiler (PHOTO: Brian Mann)
Phillip Hopke, director of the Center for the Environment at Clarkson University (PHOTO: Clarkson)
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