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Smoke is visible between two the roofs of two houses. Trees are behind the smoke in the background.

Smoke rises from a chimney next to a television antenna.

Better regulations against wood burning long overdue

Our board chair weighs in on the wood stove industry in The BMJ.

A boy sits looking at a fire burning in a modern wood burner.

UK expert calls for wood stove phaseout

Professor Stephen Holgate says wood smoke particles are at least as toxic as those from coal.

Smoke rises from a fire pit in a residential neighborhood.

Why your wood smoke stories are important

An explanation, with additional information about submitting your personal stories.

A stack of firewood is piled in front of a lit wood stove.

Sydney radio interview about wood smoke

Dr Dorothy Robinson talks about the hazards of wood smoke pollution on ABC radio.

Smoke billowing out of home’s chimney in Canberra, Australia

David’s story from Canberra

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

An open wood fire in a dark, cave-like setting.

Wood smoke has always been harmful

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

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