Burning wood harms the climate, trees & people.
#Drax must go.
Drax, UK’s largest single carbon emitter (says independent energy think tank Ember) has converted its coal plant in Yorkshire to fire biomass, a critical driver behind UK importing 9mn tonnes of tree pellets/yr

Parts of England + Ireland are reaching the point of water stress - perilously close to not having enough water resources to meet demand, yet water firms have to be pushed, year after year, to take steps to address this. Explore water stress where you live on our map:

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#Airpollution kills thousands a year in the UK and abroad – why isn’t there a bigger uproar? By @profdevisridhar.bsky.social

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With new UK consultations open on air quality and domestic #woodburning, I am resharing an article I wrote for The Conversation on wood-smoke, PM2.5 and the limits of current regulation.

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New wood-burning stoves to carry health warnings in UK plan

- Pollution from wood burners kills thousands but proposed new emissions limit would cut overall toxic particles by only 9%

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DEFRA has just published a consultation on solid fuel burning. We're happy to see a long-term campaign ask addressed - warning labels on stoves. However, the proposals will only impact future emissions; they will do nothing to help all those affected by existing burning. #CleanAirNight #WoodBurning

It’s #CleanAirNight! Did you know that wood burning is the most polluting way to heat your home? Wood burning smoke produces fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5), which enters your bloodstream when inhaled and can cause heart & lung disease, as well as increase your risk of diabetes and dementia

Is the area you live in water stress? You can explore regions of water stress around the world using our latest map:

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This Pollutionwatch is an interesting read about measuring exhaust fumes and the difference that the placement of an exhaust pipe makes.

This research also re-confirms that #Diesel vehicles still dominate exhaust pollution, even though newer models emit less. Fortunately, diesel is on its way out!

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Help us get this to 20,000 and beyond!

#Dieselgate car manufacturers have never properly been held to account in the UK.

Let's change that. Sign and share! #AirPollution

New study: has found that chronic exposure to common air pollutants significantly worsens heart damage in breast cancer patients undergoing standard treatments

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Max has asthma, and he experiences worsened symptoms when exposed to wood burning smoke from neighbouring properties.

This Clean Air Night, 22 January, share the facts about wood burning so we can protect the health of everyone in our communities.

Hi - we’re running a super-quick poster campaign for next week’s Clean Air Night, to raise awareness of the health impacts of burning. Would you like to take part? Details here, deadline tomorrow 6pm!: bit.ly/m4l-canposte...