
Clean Air Sheffield
@cleanairsheff
Founded by @graham21 Mapping Sheffield’s Air #SchoolStreets #StopBurningStuff #CleanAirNow
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14-10-2016 11:46:49
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"Pressures on household finances may be tempting people towards burning wood. But our new research demonstrates that wood burning is almost always more expensive than other forms of heating.”- Dr Lucy Anderson of Global Action Plan Piece by Matthew Taylor theguardian.com/environment/20…





This Christmas we're asking residents with log burners to consider reducing their use, for the benefit of our health, planet and Santa's bottom! Proudly working with SouthamptonCC Winchester City Council Eastleigh Borough Council and New Forest District Council to share the hidden harms of wood burning.



The health cost of burning wood to warm homes: “Wood burning is not a solution for reaching net zero or avoiding high bills for individuals. It is not cheaper, not truly renewable, but it constitutes a major health risk.” #WoodSmokePollution #AirPollution theguardian.com/environment/20…

Sheffield leader @TomHunt100 has called on Steve Barclay to outlaw moorland burning. In a letter, Cllr Hunt said the "destructive" practice has an "immediate impact" on hospital admissions and A&E attendance in the city. My piece for Now Then Magazine ✍️⬇️ nowthenmagazine.com/articles/sheff…



Many people are tempted to burn wood in their homes because they believe it will save them money - but research from Global Action Plan and Impact on Urban Health shows this isn't the case🔥💷 Learn more 👇 cleanairhub.org.uk/clean-air-night #woodburning #costofliving #CleanAirNight

yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/environme… The lack of enforcement of new rules by LA's with only 1 prosecution & 3 fines #woodburning despite 10,600 complaints across England between Jan 22 & Sep23 Mums for Lungs call on gov to phase out domestic wood burning where alternative heating exists.

What a good idea. Maybe all the lifestyle magazines would like to run a feature! Homes & Gardens Real Homes Country Living House & Garden Magazine House Beautiful Ideal Home ELLE Decoration UK


