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News
Australian Capital Territory backtracks on wood heaters
Clean air advocates speak out against a recent ACT Legislative Assembly vote.
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Smoke rises from a fire pit in a residential neighborhood.
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Why your wood smoke stories are important
An explanation, with additional information about submitting your personal stories.
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An older man sits in his living room in front of a lit fire.
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More evidence wood smoke linked to dementia
A new comprehensive study finds air pollution, including from wood burning, increases risk.
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A wood stove chimney emits smoke against a clear blue sky.
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Australian media focuses on wood smoke pollution
Wood burning is a “silent killer” that causes great distress to neighbors.
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A stack of firewood is piled in front of a lit wood stove.
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Sydney radio interview about wood smoke
Dr Dorothy Robinson talks about the hazards of wood smoke pollution on ABC radio.
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A view of a modern residential street in an English town.
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Health alliance objects to policy decision
A large alliance of UK health professionals recommends banning wood stoves in new homes.
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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.
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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.