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Smoke is visible between two the roofs of two houses. Trees are behind the smoke in the background.
A closeup view of a fire burning inside a lit wood stove.
Research
More deaths when particles are from wood burning
A recent study in London linked wood smoke particles with more deaths.
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Smoke billowing out of home’s chimney in Canberra, Australia
Commentary
David’s story from Canberra
A smoked-out Australian with COPD died after his pleas for help were ignored.
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An open wood fire in a dark, cave-like setting.
Commentary
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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A lit modern wood stove next to a basket of firewood.
News
Clean Air Night
There’s a new campaign in the UK to inform the public that wood burning “hurts your health and the planet.”
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An aerial view of Canberra in the morning. Hills and haze can be seen in the distance.
Research
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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A residential suburban London street at night. A red post box is in the foreground.
News
London Wood Burning Project
There’s a new public health campaign in London raising awareness about wood burning.
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