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

A fluffy black and white cat sits in front of a lit wood stove.

Wood smoke pollution harms pets too

When fine particle pollution levels go up, so do veterinary costs.

A closeup of a hand placing a piece of firewood into a lit wood stove.

Doctors speak out against wood stove ban reversal

Doctors in Scotland explain why a proposed wood stove ban needs to be reinstated.

People walk on a street in Utrecht on a sunny day.

City to ban wood heating

The Dutch city of Utrecht plans to ban the use of wood stoves and fireplaces by 2030.

A closeup view of a fire burning inside a lit wood stove.

More deaths when particles are from wood burning

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

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.

More wood smoke resources

Citizen science air monitoring

Revealing localized pollution from wood burning that regulatory air monitoring misses.

A woman is reading next to a modern looking wood stove.

Wood smoke quick facts

Ten quick facts about wood smoke pollution.

A young girl on a swing is pushed by her mother.

Advocate for wood smoke-free air

Actions you can take to support wood smoke-free air in your community.

Wood smoke pollution references

A bibliography of studies, articles, and other reference resources.

Related topic: Personal wood smoke stories

Read wood smoke pollution stories and share your own.

Related topic: Secondhand smoke issues

Parallels between wood smoke pollution and secondhand cigarette smoke issues.