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Wood burning linked to UK deaths and high NHS costs

A new UK report links wood burning to around 2,500 deaths a year and millions in costs for the National Health Service.

Australian media focuses on wood smoke pollution

Wood burning is a “silent killer” that causes great distress to neighbors.

More deaths when particles are from wood burning

A recent study in London linked wood smoke particles with more deaths.

David’s story from Canberra

A smoked-out Australian with COPD died after his pleas for help were ignored.

Wood smoke has always been harmful

Humans have existed with wood smoke for a very long time, but it’s never been healthy.

Deaths linked to wood stoves in the ACT

A new study in the Medical Journal of Australia recommends a phaseout of wood stoves.

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