Doctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution
@dsawsp.org
We are an international coalition dedicated to reducing harm to human health and our climate by decreasing wood burning. www.dsawsp.org
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Did you know that wood burning is the most polluting way to heat your home? Save the date for #CleanAirNight! To find out more visit cleanairhub.org.uk
November 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Did you know that wood burning is the most polluting way to heat your home? Save the date for #CleanAirNight! To find out more visit cleanairhub.org.uk
“[Wood burning] directly affects individuals in houses where burning takes place, but also neighbours and communities. From an economic perspective, these health issues cost the NHS millions every year and take up significant resources.”
Wood burning stoves and log burners ban could be brought in after health warning
The Labour Party could ban wood burners in UK homes after health experts issue warning
www.examinerlive.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 1:25 PM
“[Wood burning] directly affects individuals in houses where burning takes place, but also neighbours and communities. From an economic perspective, these health issues cost the NHS millions every year and take up significant resources.”
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Biomass Action Network Fears compromise at #COP30 and demands that the Transition away from Fossil Fuels must be to Clean Energy Sources which Keep Forests Standing. Read our press release here: environmentalpaper.org/2025/11/biom... @stand.earth @cop30brazil.bsky.social #UNFCCC
November 20, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Biomass Action Network Fears compromise at #COP30 and demands that the Transition away from Fossil Fuels must be to Clean Energy Sources which Keep Forests Standing. Read our press release here: environmentalpaper.org/2025/11/biom... @stand.earth @cop30brazil.bsky.social #UNFCCC
The effects of wood burning go far beyond physical symptoms.
November 18, 2025 at 9:11 PM
The effects of wood burning go far beyond physical symptoms.
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“…tobacco companies wouldn’t be consulted on health policies, so why is a lobby group whose claims have been found to be misleading be guiding a public health strategy?”
Is the Stove Industry Association too cosy with our MSPs?
FOLLOWING the recent complaint regarding misleading and unsubstantiated claims made by the Stove Industry Association on their website regarding…
www.thenational.scot
November 13, 2025 at 4:04 PM
“…tobacco companies wouldn’t be consulted on health policies, so why is a lobby group whose claims have been found to be misleading be guiding a public health strategy?”
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New on our site: The Wood Stove Industry Tried to Silence a Health Campaign — and Lost
www.familiesforcleanair.org/the-wood-sto...
www.familiesforcleanair.org/the-wood-sto...
The Wood Stove Industry Tried to Silence a Health Campaign — and Lost
The Dutch wood stove industry tried to stop a public awareness campaign against wood burning by filing complaints with the country’s advertising regulator.
www.familiesforcleanair.org
November 8, 2025 at 12:49 AM
New on our site: The Wood Stove Industry Tried to Silence a Health Campaign — and Lost
www.familiesforcleanair.org/the-wood-sto...
www.familiesforcleanair.org/the-wood-sto...
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
A group of public health experts in Denmark have recommended banning residential wood burning.
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Misleading UK adverts for ’very low emission’ wood-burning stoves banned
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 1:06 PM
Misleading UK adverts for ’very low emission’ wood-burning stoves banned
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Wow… now let‘s see the FTC crack down on the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association‘s claims about EPA-certified wood stoves:
airqualitynews.com/legislation/...
airqualitynews.com/legislation/...
ASA rules against Stove Industry Alliance over misleading claims
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned two advertising claims by the Stove Industry Association (SIA) after ruling that the trade body misled consumers about the environmental impact of ...
airqualitynews.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Wow… now let‘s see the FTC crack down on the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association‘s claims about EPA-certified wood stoves:
airqualitynews.com/legislation/...
airqualitynews.com/legislation/...
“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
“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.”
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Wow… if only everyone would take Abby’s advice
www.cleveland.com/advice/2025/...
www.cleveland.com/advice/2025/...
Dear Abby: Neighbor says fireplace is ruining her health, homeowner unsure what to do
In today’s Dear Abby, a homeowner says a neighbor with breathing problems has asked them to stop using their wood-burning fireplace, threatening their friendship if they don’t
www.cleveland.com
November 1, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Wow… if only everyone would take Abby’s advice
www.cleveland.com/advice/2025/...
www.cleveland.com/advice/2025/...
“Oxidative potential was also worst in winter, when wood burning added to the pollution mixture.”
Reducing the amount of particle pollution alone may not reduce its toxicity, unless we also focus on traffic and wood burning.
Piece by me on European-wide oxidative potential measurements by
Cécile Tassel, Gaëlle Uzu et al - @igegrenoble.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Piece by me on European-wide oxidative potential measurements by
Cécile Tassel, Gaëlle Uzu et al - @igegrenoble.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Tackle wood burning and road traffic to improve Europe’s air quality, study finds
Researchers measure toxicity of air samples across continent to advise on ‘efficient’ policies to reduce harm
www.theguardian.com
October 31, 2025 at 9:15 AM
“Oxidative potential was also worst in winter, when wood burning added to the pollution mixture.”
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British Medical Journal on domestic wood burning:
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Domestic wood burners kill thousands and cost NHS millions a year, report suggests
Burning of wood and coal in homes contributes to almost 2500 deaths a year, and stopping unnecessary burning would save the NHS millions of pounds, a report suggests.
An analysis by the charity Globa...
www.bmj.com
October 29, 2025 at 8:51 PM
British Medical Journal on domestic wood burning:
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
A citizens’ petition to ban wood heating in Brussels, Belgium, led to a surprising reaction in the Brussels Parliament.
Petition to ban wood heating in Brussels
A citizens’ petition to ban wood heating in Brussels leads to an enthusiastic reception in parliament.
www.dsawsp.org
October 27, 2025 at 1:53 PM
A citizens’ petition to ban wood heating in Brussels, Belgium, led to a surprising reaction in the Brussels Parliament.
Yes, terrible headline…
October 25, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Yes, terrible headline…
Burning clean, dry wood creates dirty, polluted air.
October 23, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Burning clean, dry wood creates dirty, polluted air.
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Important story on the horrors of #woodburning by my excellent colleague @dpcarrington.bsky.social a must-read and must-follow:
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Wood burners linked to 2,500 deaths a year in the UK, analysis finds
Use of wood-burning stoves and fires in homes is mostly unnecessary and their toxic pollution costs the NHS millions
www.theguardian.com
October 23, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Important story on the horrors of #woodburning by my excellent colleague @dpcarrington.bsky.social a must-read and must-follow:
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
“An open fire or wood burning stove is the most polluting way to heat a home – air pollution from wood burning stoves is cutting lives short, putting people in hospital, and contributing to serious health conditions for people across the UK.”
October 23, 2025 at 2:30 AM
“An open fire or wood burning stove is the most polluting way to heat a home – air pollution from wood burning stoves is cutting lives short, putting people in hospital, and contributing to serious health conditions for people across the UK.”
This is a problem everywhere. People have no recourse when they are smoked out.
Great work from @mumsforlungs.bsky.social for once again bringing this issue to light with figures from government records.
Great work from @mumsforlungs.bsky.social for once again bringing this issue to light with figures from government records.
Only one prosecution made after 15,195 wood-burning complaints in a year in England
Campaigners say figures reveal a lack of enforcement with just 24 fines issued by councils for rule violations
www.theguardian.com
October 22, 2025 at 6:39 AM
This is a problem everywhere. People have no recourse when they are smoked out.
Great work from @mumsforlungs.bsky.social for once again bringing this issue to light with figures from government records.
Great work from @mumsforlungs.bsky.social for once again bringing this issue to light with figures from government records.
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New report released on the International Day of Action on Big Biomass shows how #BigBadBiomass Burns Billions of public money, hurts the climate and nature, while masquerading as renewable energy. environmentalpaper.org/2025/10/burn... @biofuelwatch.bsky.social @dogwoodalliance.org
October 20, 2025 at 11:12 PM
New report released on the International Day of Action on Big Biomass shows how #BigBadBiomass Burns Billions of public money, hurts the climate and nature, while masquerading as renewable energy. environmentalpaper.org/2025/10/burn... @biofuelwatch.bsky.social @dogwoodalliance.org
Wood smoke has always been harmful.
October 20, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Wood smoke has always been harmful.
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“…although extreme concentrations of PM2.5 and smoky skies get a lot of attention, more harm is done at the lower concentrations that occur more often.”
You don’t have to see smoke to be harmed by it.
www.cbc.ca/radio/whaton...
You don’t have to see smoke to be harmed by it.
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This B.C. mother is honouring her son's life by teaching kids about air quality | CBC News
Carter Vigh, 9, died in 2023 after an asthma attack that was made worse by wildfire smoke. His mother. Amber, and the B.C. Lung Foundation collaborated through the Carter’s Project initiative to teach...
www.cbc.ca
October 18, 2025 at 2:03 PM
“…although extreme concentrations of PM2.5 and smoky skies get a lot of attention, more harm is done at the lower concentrations that occur more often.”
You don’t have to see smoke to be harmed by it.
www.cbc.ca/radio/whaton...
You don’t have to see smoke to be harmed by it.
www.cbc.ca/radio/whaton...
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