Families for Clean Air
@healthyair.bsky.social
A nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the public’s health from wood smoke pollution through education, advocacy, and community involvement. www.familiesforcleanair.org
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On our blog: Will Defra’s new Environmental Improvement Plan help smoked-out residents in England… or not? www.dsawsp.org/blog/are-woo...
Are wood stoves going to be banned in England?
A new Environmental Improvement Plan brings questions about the future of wood burning in England.
www.dsawsp.org
December 8, 2025 at 10:59 AM
On our blog: Will Defra’s new Environmental Improvement Plan help smoked-out residents in England… or not? www.dsawsp.org/blog/are-woo...
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Carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, benzene, formaldehyde and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, produced by burning wood for cooking or heating can increase the risks of developing pneumonia, strokes, heart disease, lung cancer. youtu.be/ifbB2BCaprI
Wood burning ovens, stoves and fires can represent a health threat.
YouTube video by m j murcott
youtu.be
December 6, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, benzene, formaldehyde and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, produced by burning wood for cooking or heating can increase the risks of developing pneumonia, strokes, heart disease, lung cancer. youtu.be/ifbB2BCaprI
Recommended weekend read:
theconversation.com/wood-burning...
theconversation.com/wood-burning...
Wood-burning stoves face new restrictions – but a loophole from Britain’s smog years is fuelling the problem
The UK wants cleaner air. But its rules are stuck in the age of smog.
theconversation.com
December 6, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Recommended weekend read:
theconversation.com/wood-burning...
theconversation.com/wood-burning...
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“Wood-burning stoves are likely to face tighter restrictions in England under new pollution targets set as part of an updated environmental plan released by ministers on Monday.”
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Wood-burning stoves to face partial ban in Labour’s updated environment plan
Exclusive: Pollution targets set out alongside nature recovery projects to allay concerns over housebuilding
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 7:50 AM
“Wood-burning stoves are likely to face tighter restrictions in England under new pollution targets set as part of an updated environmental plan released by ministers on Monday.”
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
A sobering weekend read...
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Pollution from coal plants was dropping. Then came Trump and AI.
Data centers’ hunger for electricity is prompting some states to keep their coal-burning power plants from closing — while DC relaxes air pollution limits.
www.politico.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:28 AM
A sobering weekend read...
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
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“Up to 55% of fine particulate matter emitted by newer logwood stoves comprises black carbon, as toxic as that emitted from diesel engines.”
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
We have to talk about home heating
Up to 55% of fine particulate matter emitted by newer logwood stoves comprises black carbon, as toxic as that emitted from diesel engines
www.irishtimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:46 AM
“Up to 55% of fine particulate matter emitted by newer logwood stoves comprises black carbon, as toxic as that emitted from diesel engines.”
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
Shocking that a government entity would post this. To be clear, there is no currently available method to burn wood without creating air pollution.
November 22, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Shocking that a government entity would post this. To be clear, there is no currently available method to burn wood without creating air pollution.
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The Welsh Government should stop promoting woodburning stoves after the Advertising Standards Authority banned misleading adverts from the stove industry, according to a veteran environmental campaigner.”
Welsh Government told to stop promoting wood burning stoves after regulator's ruling
Martin Shipton The Welsh Government should stop promoting woodburning stoves after the Advertising Standards Authority banned misleading adverts from the stove industry, according to a veteran environ...
nation.cymru
November 21, 2025 at 11:01 AM
The Welsh Government should stop promoting woodburning stoves after the Advertising Standards Authority banned misleading adverts from the stove industry, according to a veteran environmental campaigner.”
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The effects of wood burning go far beyond physical symptoms.
November 18, 2025 at 9:11 PM
The effects of wood burning go far beyond physical symptoms.
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“…tobacco companies wouldn’t be consulted on health policies, so why is a lobby group whose claims have been found to be misleading be guiding a public health strategy?”
Is the Stove Industry Association too cosy with our MSPs?
FOLLOWING the recent complaint regarding misleading and unsubstantiated claims made by the Stove Industry Association on their website regarding…
www.thenational.scot
November 13, 2025 at 4:04 PM
“…tobacco companies wouldn’t be consulted on health policies, so why is a lobby group whose claims have been found to be misleading be guiding a public health strategy?”
Another responsible wood burner…
November 13, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Another responsible wood burner…
New on our site: The Wood Stove Industry Tried to Silence a Health Campaign — and Lost
www.familiesforcleanair.org/the-wood-sto...
www.familiesforcleanair.org/the-wood-sto...
The Wood Stove Industry Tried to Silence a Health Campaign — and Lost
The Dutch wood stove industry tried to stop a public awareness campaign against wood burning by filing complaints with the country’s advertising regulator.
www.familiesforcleanair.org
November 8, 2025 at 12:49 AM
New on our site: The Wood Stove Industry Tried to Silence a Health Campaign — and Lost
www.familiesforcleanair.org/the-wood-sto...
www.familiesforcleanair.org/the-wood-sto...
Wow… now let‘s see the FTC crack down on the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association‘s claims about EPA-certified wood stoves:
airqualitynews.com/legislation/...
airqualitynews.com/legislation/...
ASA rules against Stove Industry Alliance over misleading claims
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned two advertising claims by the Stove Industry Association (SIA) after ruling that the trade body misled consumers about the environmental impact of ...
airqualitynews.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Wow… now let‘s see the FTC crack down on the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association‘s claims about EPA-certified wood stoves:
airqualitynews.com/legislation/...
airqualitynews.com/legislation/...
Wow… if only everyone would take Abby’s advice
www.cleveland.com/advice/2025/...
www.cleveland.com/advice/2025/...
Dear Abby: Neighbor says fireplace is ruining her health, homeowner unsure what to do
In today’s Dear Abby, a homeowner says a neighbor with breathing problems has asked them to stop using their wood-burning fireplace, threatening their friendship if they don’t
www.cleveland.com
November 1, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Wow… if only everyone would take Abby’s advice
www.cleveland.com/advice/2025/...
www.cleveland.com/advice/2025/...
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“Oxidative potential was also worst in winter, when wood burning added to the pollution mixture.”
Reducing the amount of particle pollution alone may not reduce its toxicity, unless we also focus on traffic and wood burning.
Piece by me on European-wide oxidative potential measurements by
Cécile Tassel, Gaëlle Uzu et al - @igegrenoble.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Piece by me on European-wide oxidative potential measurements by
Cécile Tassel, Gaëlle Uzu et al - @igegrenoble.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Tackle wood burning and road traffic to improve Europe’s air quality, study finds
Researchers measure toxicity of air samples across continent to advise on ‘efficient’ policies to reduce harm
www.theguardian.com
October 31, 2025 at 9:15 AM
“Oxidative potential was also worst in winter, when wood burning added to the pollution mixture.”
British Medical Journal on domestic wood burning:
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Domestic wood burners kill thousands and cost NHS millions a year, report suggests
Burning of wood and coal in homes contributes to almost 2500 deaths a year, and stopping unnecessary burning would save the NHS millions of pounds, a report suggests.
An analysis by the charity Globa...
www.bmj.com
October 29, 2025 at 8:51 PM
British Medical Journal on domestic wood burning:
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
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A citizens’ petition to ban wood heating in Brussels, Belgium, led to a surprising reaction in the Brussels Parliament.
Petition to ban wood heating in Brussels
A citizens’ petition to ban wood heating in Brussels leads to an enthusiastic reception in parliament.
www.dsawsp.org
October 27, 2025 at 1:53 PM
A citizens’ petition to ban wood heating in Brussels, Belgium, led to a surprising reaction in the Brussels Parliament.
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We’ve been called worse…
October 28, 2025 at 3:01 AM
We’ve been called worse…
Terrible headline, but pretty good article:
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
Neighbours moan to councils about wood burners every 35 minutes
Figures show 15,195 official complaints were made about smoke pollution created by wood-burning between August 2024 and September 2025.
www.dailymail.co.uk
October 24, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Terrible headline, but pretty good article:
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
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Burning clean, dry wood creates dirty, polluted air.
October 23, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Burning clean, dry wood creates dirty, polluted air.
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This is a problem everywhere. People have no recourse when they are smoked out.
Great work from @mumsforlungs.bsky.social for once again bringing this issue to light with figures from government records.
Great work from @mumsforlungs.bsky.social for once again bringing this issue to light with figures from government records.
Only one prosecution made after 15,195 wood-burning complaints in a year in England
Campaigners say figures reveal a lack of enforcement with just 24 fines issued by councils for rule violations
www.theguardian.com
October 22, 2025 at 6:39 AM
This is a problem everywhere. People have no recourse when they are smoked out.
Great work from @mumsforlungs.bsky.social for once again bringing this issue to light with figures from government records.
Great work from @mumsforlungs.bsky.social for once again bringing this issue to light with figures from government records.