New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio wants to curb air pollution by placing a ban on all new wood-burning fireplaces, the Democrat announced Tuesday.
The mayor proposes that new fireplaces use �cleaner� fuel-burning methods like natural gas, the New York Post reported.
Under the new regulations, residents who already have wood-burning fireplaces would then be required to use only firewood that has 20 percent moisture or less, the Department of Environmental Protection said.
�This city has a legacy of leading the nation when it comes to protecting the health and safety of our environment,� Mr. de Blasio said on Earth Day at Union Square Park.
�Today�s reforms � the biggest in a generation � will make a fundamental difference for thousands of New Yorkers living with asthma and pave the way for other cities around the nation to follow suit,� he said.
The mayor also said he would seek legislation that would require food trucks and refrigeration �vehicles to switch from diesel engines to electric, The Post reported.
(Source: Washington Times)
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What nonsense! De Blasio is very tall, but he can’t reach Bloomberg’s shoes.
sounds like a good idea atleast he didn’t ban shmaltz, soda pop and MbP.
Government Interference again,
Its getting out of control.
Its time to consider other areas to live & do buisness.
It’s time we ban leftists and all their hot air!