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rustywells.bsky.social
@rustywells.bsky.social
Retired primary school teacher.
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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
Make polluters pay for poisoning our children
10 years ago it was revealed that many diesel cars were being fitted with illegal technology that means they emit levels of toxic gases (NOx) exceeding testing and legal limits. These emissions…
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January 17, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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Clearly more training required for medical professionals. The stove troll boasts that many of his clients are medical doctors. (In the past many GPs smoked tobacco.) Is this "influencer" being paid by SIA to promote their burn better lies? Or just likes wood burning with no thought for neighbours?
January 16, 2026 at 9:57 AM
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“Modern log-burning stoves are sealed systems.” !!!???Perhaps try sealing the chimney then? Irresponsible article yet again only considering the health impacts for the polluter. Clearly being a medical doctor does not make him an expert on AQ or public health.
www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/do...
Doctor explains 'problem' with log burners
Dr Sam Watts warned that log burners can be dangerous if not used correctly
www.mirror.co.uk
January 16, 2026 at 9:57 AM
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The #revengeburning for #CleanAirNight has started. Last year the SIA’s irresponsible GreenAirNight hashtag caused dangerous air pollution in many suburbs. Please keep a record of these threats for the upcoming consultation on domestic burning @mumsforlungs.bsky.social @globalactionplan.bsky.social
January 16, 2026 at 10:52 AM
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Air pollution harms the heart during breast cancer treatment

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

airqualitynews.com/headlines/ai...
Air pollution harms the heart during breast cancer treatment
A new study has found that chronic exposure to common air pollutants significantly worsens heart damage in breast cancer patients undergoing standard treatments. The research provides the most compreh...
airqualitynews.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:08 AM
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"Air pollution affects more than the air we see it affects the lungs and hearts we live with every day.

Dr. B.L. Jain, chest physician and allergy specialist, Mansarovar Hospital and Maternity Centre, Jaipur, explains why clean air is essential for... "

www.instagram.com/lungcarefoun...
Lung Care Foundation on Instagram: "Air pollution affects more than the air we see it affects the lungs and hearts we live with every day. Dr. B.L. Jain, chest physician and allergy specialist, Mansa...
2 likes, 0 comments - lungcarefoundation on January 16, 2026: "Air pollution affects more than the air we see it affects the lungs and hearts we live with every day. Dr. B.L. Jain, chest physician an...
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January 16, 2026 at 11:57 AM
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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!
Exhaust pipe position affects how much air pollution we breathe, research finds
Cars that emit fumes closer to pavement result in pedestrians experiencing 40% more pollution
www.theguardian.com
January 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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#GreaterManchester, would you like a calmer, safer, less polluted journey to school? #SchoolStreets reduce traffic and #AirPollution - win!

We're keen to hear from people in #Bury, #Oldham, #Rochdale & #Tameside who are interested. Get in touch with Liz at [email protected] if that's you!
January 16, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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It's one week until #CleanAirNight. We're sharing some real-life experiences as a snapshot of the effect that #WoodBurning has on neighbours & communities.

To read more of these, head here: www.mumsforlungs.org/news/the-big...
More info on Clean Air Night: www.cleanairhub.org.uk/clean-air-ni...
January 15, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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We all want to stay warm this winter, but cosiness shouldn’t cost our health. This #CleanAirNight (22 January 2026), share the facts about wood burning so we can protect the health of everyone in our communities.

Visit cleanairhub.org.uk to find out more.
Clean Air Hub | Global Action Plan
Clean Air Hub from Global Action Plan - everything you need to know about air pollution in one place.
cleanairhub.org.uk
January 14, 2026 at 4:54 PM
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Max has asthma and he experiences worsened symptoms when exposed to wood burning smoke from neighbouring properties. He finds that the smoke from wood burning in his area means he is less likely to exercise outside, go for a walk or even open his windows.
January 14, 2026 at 4:54 PM
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Do you trust car manufacturers to tell the truth about the #Health & environmental impacts of their cars?

63% of British adults don't.

Where illegal activity is shown by the #Dieselgate trial, the Government needs to enforce recalls, paid for by manufacturers. @clientearth.bsky.social
Public do not trust car manufacturers as new Dieselgate case begins in High Court  | ClientEarth
New polling shows the British public want accountability.
www.clientearth.org
January 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Most people we've spoke to who have installed “Ecodesign” stoves in the last few years believed the stove industry’s misleading marketing as they’ve been told by their stove seller that there are no emissions or assume “low emissions” means similar to gas boilers. #cleanairnight
January 13, 2026 at 12:22 PM
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"#BreathOfLife
The air you breathe might be smoking your lungs. 🌬️🚨

Dr. Arvind Kumar reveals a chilling reality: non-smokers in their 30s are being diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer due to PM2.5 pollution. These particles act as a "Trojan Horse," carrying... "

www.instagram.com/dr_arvind.ku...
Dr. Arvind Kumar on Instagram: "#BreathOfLife The air you breathe might be smoking your lungs. 🌬️🚨 Dr. Arvind Kumar reveals a chilling reality: non-smokers in their 30s are being diagnosed with Stage...
27 likes, 0 comments - dr_arvind.kumar on January 13, 2026: "#BreathOfLife The air you breathe might be smoking your lungs. 🌬️🚨 Dr. Arvind Kumar reveals a chilling reality: non-smokers in their 30s a...
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January 14, 2026 at 6:36 AM
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This #CleanAirNight share the uncomfortable truth about wood burning.

Visit cleanairhub.org.uk to find out more.
Clean Air Hub | Global Action Plan
Clean Air Hub from Global Action Plan - everything you need to know about air pollution in one place.
cleanairhub.org.uk
January 12, 2026 at 4:54 PM
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New research shows that if we stopped burning wood where another heat source is available, we could avoid more than 1500 premature deaths in the UK each year and save the NHS over £54 million in healthcare costs (the equivalent of 1.5 million GP appointments).
January 12, 2026 at 4:54 PM
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Laura used wood burners her whole life, but recently she stopped using hers due to the impacts it was having on her health.

Air pollution from wood burners and open fires contributes to an average of 3,741 cases of diabetes and 1,493 cases of asthma in the UK each year.
January 12, 2026 at 4:54 PM
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Metal Pollution in the Air and Its Effects on Vulnerable Populations: A Narrative Review | MDPI

www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/27...
www.mdpi.com
January 12, 2026 at 2:36 AM
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Ten years after dieselgate, diesel vehicles still dominate exhaust pollution.

Research by @york.ac.uk shows the worst polluting cars produced twice as much as NOx as the average, and more than seven times the particle pollution.

By me for @theguardian.com

www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Exhaust pipe position affects how much air pollution we breathe, research finds
Cars that emit fumes closer to pavement result in pedestrians experiencing 40% more pollution
www.theguardian.com
January 9, 2026 at 10:05 AM
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We're delighted about the Environmental Audit Committee choosing #AirPollution for their next inquiry, just before Christmas. We look forward to the findings and hope to see it lead to a renewed focus from the Government. @commonseac.parliament.uk
Environmental Audit Committee chooses air pollution for its next inquiry — Mums for Lungs
8th January 2026 We’re delighted to have contributed to ensuring that the Environmental Audit Committee chose air pollution for its next inquiry.
www.mumsforlungs.org
January 9, 2026 at 1:02 PM