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The US EPA building in Washington, DC. A sign that says United States Environmental Protection is prominent in the foreground.
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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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A mother and young child sit in front of a modern lit wood stove.
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Listen to this before lighting the fire
Our board chair discusses the hazards of wood burning on a UK radio show.
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A piece of wood is added to an open wood stove.
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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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A view of the city of Armidale, NSW. The skyline is filled with thick smoke.
Research
Deaths from wood heating
A study in the Medical Journal of Australia explores wood burning-related deaths and costs in Armidale.
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A screenshot of a PurpleAir sensor reading in Armidale, Australia.
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PurpleAir study
Measuring pollution from residential wood burning accurately.
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Citizen science air monitoring

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