A new study reveals that wood burning stoves are the leading source of PM2.5 air pollution in the UK, despite a general decline in particulate pollution from other sources like road transport and heavy industry. The rise in wood burning stoves poses significant health risks, particularly respiratory and heart conditions, and impacts children's lung development.
New research highlights that trendy wood burning stoves are the UK's top source of PM2.5 , the most hazardous type of air pollution . While particulate pollution from road transport and heavy industries like steel has seen a decline, making parts of the UK cleaner than in decades, the increase in wood burning stoves is a concern. This rise in wood burning contributes to respiratory and heart conditions, hospital admissions, and reduced lung function in children.
The Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) report indicates that domestic burning of wood and other fuels now accounts for 29% of PM2.5 emissions, with wood burning contributing to three-quarters of domestic combustion emissions
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