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Lung cancer in women

A new US study links wood stove and fireplace use with increased lung cancer risk in women.
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London mayor stops endorsing Eco-certified stoves

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has withdrawn his endorsement of Eco-certified wood stoves.
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States to sue US EPA over certified wood stoves

Ten US States and the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency are planning to sue the EPA over its wood stove certification program.
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Wood heaters in the Australian Capital Territory

A new report recommends phasing out wood stoves in the ACT suburbs.
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Listen to this before lighting the fire

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Wood-burning stoves raise new concerns

A new investigative report on wood burning features quotes from our board chair.
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