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Youtube Channel covering Chronic Illness, Universal Basic Income and Air Quality.
https://www.youtube.com/@ChronicIllnessChannel

Clean The Air http://bit.ly/CleanTheAirUK
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mumsforlungs.bsky.social
This is such a good example of an #AirPollution monitoring map. It's near real-time, references World Health Organization guidelines, lets you select pollutants, shows the pollutants' values, and allows you to swap between 24hr and annual means. Nice work @citywestminster.bsky.social.
Near real-time air quality monitors map | Westminster City Council
Search real-time air quality data across Westminster with our interactive map. Updated hourly for accurate and timely information.
www.westminster.gov.uk
November 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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chronicchannel.bsky.social
Great article from theguardian.com

“We are really glad the ASA saw through the smoke and debunked some seriously misleading myths around wood-burning stoves: if you care about your health, don’t burn in your home,” said Jemima Hartshorn, the founder of @mumsforlungs.bsky.social
Misleading UK adverts for ’very low emission’ wood-burning stoves banned
ASA action won approval of clean air campaigners, who said some ‘seriously misleading myths’ had been debunked
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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dsawsp.org
A group of public health experts in Denmark have recommended banning residential wood burning.
Wood burning ban recommended in Denmark
A group of public health experts have recommended banning residential wood burning in Denmark.
www.dsawsp.org
November 7, 2025 at 10:18 AM
chronicchannel.bsky.social
Great article from theguardian.com

“We are really glad the ASA saw through the smoke and debunked some seriously misleading myths around wood-burning stoves: if you care about your health, don’t burn in your home,” said Jemima Hartshorn, the founder of @mumsforlungs.bsky.social
Misleading UK adverts for ’very low emission’ wood-burning stoves banned
ASA action won approval of clean air campaigners, who said some ‘seriously misleading myths’ had been debunked
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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dsawsp.org
“The city has long ago acknowledged that people living near these wood-burning establishments have an increased risk of developing respiratory illnesses such as asthma, COPD and lung cancer.”
Bagels, pizza and chicken: Critics say Projet Montréal didn’t live up to promises on wood smoke
"Those who are responsible for protecting the health and well-being of Montrealers have failed in their duty,” a complaint reads.
montrealgazette.com
November 2, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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mumsforlungs.bsky.social
We all want to live in a healthy, clean, thriving community. This new tool from @friends-earth.bsky.social gives people the power to hold their MPs accountable for the environmental challenges in their constituency. Get started here:
groups.friendsoftheearth.uk/near-you #AirPollution #Climate
Two text boxes overlaid on an image of a landscape. The text says: There's never been a more critical time to understand the challenges local communities face. Access a range of data bespoke to your constituency or local authority and use it to help drive positive change. Are you ready to find out more about your neighbourhood? Enter a city or postcode
October 28, 2025 at 9:01 AM
chronicchannel.bsky.social
Great to see so much support to ban wood burning.

“In other words, a very small number of wood-burning stoves are responsible for exceptionally high particulate matter emissions.”
#StopBurningStuff
October 27, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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chronicchannel.bsky.social
Make your own graphs from the recent NAEI data here:
chronic-illness-channel.github.io/naei-multigr...
NAEI Multi-Group Pollutant Viewer
Compare emissions from grouped NAEI sources across years. Interactive charts, CSV/XLSX export and downloadable images.
chronic-illness-channel.github.io
October 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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dsawsp.org
Wood smoke has always been harmful.
October 20, 2025 at 1:40 PM
chronicchannel.bsky.social
#Ecodesign
#ReadyToBurn

Have you a look at my new NAEI Pollutant Viewer
chronic-illness-channel.github.io/naei-multigr...
NAEI Multi-Group Pollutant Viewer
Compare emissions from grouped NAEI sources across years. Interactive charts, CSV/XLSX export and downloadable images.
chronic-illness-channel.github.io
October 19, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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mumsforlungs.bsky.social
One of our volunteers turned her #WoodBurningStove into Lego storage, and this is why:

“I grew up on canal boats, so didn’t feel at home without a stove. When I bought my house, I got one. After this, every winter I had chest infections. When I stopped burning, I stopped getting chest infections."
A picture of a stove that is no longer used to burn wood. It has Lego on top of it and toys around the hearth.
October 15, 2025 at 6:03 PM
chronicchannel.bsky.social
#MECFS

First blood test to diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome

Times article (not behind a paywall)

web.archive.org/web/20251008...
First blood test to diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome
Researchers at the University of East Anglia have developed a way of identifying genetic markers for myalgic encephalomyelitis
web.archive.org
October 8, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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deathstoveindustry.bsky.social
This article overstates some claims.
The UK CCC and IPCC do not class wood burning as carbon neutral.
In terms of overall resilience, especially for keeping critical home systems running, a home battery system provides far greater security and practicality.
#StoveIndustryLies
Myth 1: A modern Ecodesign-compliant stove delivers high efficiency on renewable wood fuel
Fact: Ecodesign stoves are more efficient than many older stoves or open fires, but they are not emissions-free or automatically climate-neutral. Ecodesign sets stricter limits on particulate and other pollutant emissions and requires a minimum efficiency (market guidance says ~75% minimum efficiency for Ecodesign stoves vs ~65% for older CE rules). That does mean less wood and lower emissions than older appliances, for some pollutants, but modern stoves still produce particulate matter (PM2.5), CO₂ and other pollutants and will contribute to local air pollution and climate impacts depending on fuel sourcing and timescale. 
A 2025 University of Surrey/GCARE field study found that Ecodesign stoves produced higher UFP counts, especially when using briquette fuels. There were also short-term spikes during lighting and refuelling than simple seasoned-wood stoves. Myth 3: Wood fuel is renewable and low-carbon
Fact: Whether wood heating is net low-carbon depends on fuel sourcing, transport, drying, and the timescale for forest regrowth. Policy and scientific debate show biomass/carbon accounting is complex. Some analyses find burning wood can produce more CO₂ per unit energy than fossil fuels in the short term; others point to benefits if wood is sustainably sourced and regrowth is rapid. The article’s blanket framing “renewable wood fuel” glosses over these important nuances. By contrast, wind, solar and hydro do not emit CO₂ during operation and therefore don’t have the same near-term carbon-payback timing issues.
The UK Climate Change Committee and IPCC do not class biomass wood burning as carbon neutral. Bottom line Charnwood’s article overstates some claims. In terms of overall resilience, especially for keeping critical home systems running, a home battery system provides far greater security and practicality. Myth 5: Wood burning stoves offer practical resilience
Fact:While Ecodesign stoves can provide valuable heat during power cuts, they are not the most resilient or versatile solution for keeping a modern household running.
A home battery system offers much broader and cleaner energy resilience, as they can power essential appliances like fridges and freezers enabling food to be preserved, and enable communication by charging phones, powering radios and TVs, while also maintaining comfort and safety without smoke, fire risk, or manual effort. Batteries can be paired with solar panels for renewable, continuous backup power. ✅ Bottom line Charnwood’s article overstates some claims (e.g., implied carbon-neutrality, a blanket “replace grid energy” message, and an unqualified “50% less wood” statement). These are partly manufacturer claims or simplifications and should be phrased more cautiously and supported with independent evidence. In terms of overall resilience, especially for keeping critical home systems running, a home battery system provides far greater security and practicality.
October 7, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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dsawsp.org
A city in the Netherlands plans to ban outdoor recreational wood burning.
City plans to ban recreational wood burning
The Dutch city of Arnhem announces plans to ban outdoor recreational wood burning. Industry claims about wood stoves are also debunked.
www.dsawsp.org
October 6, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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mikehinford.bsky.social
This government doesn't actually care about people.
They say they are for working people, but it's only certain working people, and for people that are unable to work thru no fault of their own, then the government doesn't even acknowledge they exist!
October 5, 2025 at 1:10 PM
chronicchannel.bsky.social
Health damaging PM2.5 pollution hitches a lift on red blood cells to spread through the body.

airqualitynews.com/health/pm2-5...

#CleanAir

@airqualitynews.bsky.social
October 3, 2025 at 2:02 PM
chronicchannel.bsky.social
Health damaging PM2.5 pollution hitches a lift on red blood cells to spread through the body.

airqualitynews.com/health/pm2-5...

#CleanAir

@airqualitynews.bsky.social
October 3, 2025 at 6:30 AM
chronicchannel.bsky.social
PM2.5 hitches a lift on red blood cells to spread through the body.

airqualitynews.com/health/pm2-5...

@airqualitynews.bsky.social
October 2, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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dsawsp.org
A recent new story on our website from Australia.
Where are the authorities?
A new wood heater was installed next door, leading to polluted air, sickness, and mental anguish.
www.dsawsp.org
October 2, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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mumsforlungs.bsky.social
Our #Dieselgate petition is growing. Let's get this even higher, before the trial begins on October 13th. Have you signed yet? #AirPollution #DitchDiesel
Make polluters pay for poisoning our children
10 years ago it was revealed that many diesel cars were being fitted with illegal technology that means they emit levels of toxic gases (NOx) exceeding testing and legal limits. These emissions poison...
you.38degrees.org.uk
October 2, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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mikehinford.bsky.social
And don't believe the stove industry that modern Ecodesign stoves are less polluting.

medium.com/@ChronicIlln...
Toxic Towns
Future Homes Standard & Wood Burning Stoves
medium.com
October 2, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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chronicchannel.bsky.social
Replacing fireplaces and old stoves with Ecodesign stoves will increase PM2.5 pollution above all UK power stations (so that includes the Drax wood burning power station)

Full video on Youtube:
youtu.be/2YgUhzUCPV0
September 30, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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chronicchannel.bsky.social
#WoodBurningStoves
Replacing fireplaces and old stoves with Ecodesign stoves will increase PM2.5 pollution above all UK power stations (so that includes Drax wood burning power station)

Full video on Youtube:
youtu.be/2YgUhzUCPV0
September 30, 2025 at 10:30 AM
chronicchannel.bsky.social
#WoodBurningStoves
Replacing fireplaces and old stoves with Ecodesign stoves will increase PM2.5 pollution above all UK power stations (so that includes Drax wood burning power station)

Full video on Youtube:
youtu.be/2YgUhzUCPV0
September 30, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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mumsforlungs.bsky.social
Good news! People who don't use indoor wood burners have better lung function than those who do.

Glad to see investigations into potential links between living in an area with a high concentration of wood stoves & increased rates of respiratory issues, eg inhaler prescriptions. #AirPollution
Experts reveal the hidden impact of indoor wood burners on our health
Wood burning stoves have grown in popularity in Europe during the cost of living crisis
www.independent.co.uk
September 30, 2025 at 9:30 AM