A study released last month found that wood heating emits lead into the air of local communities and homes. “The use of wood as an energy source is a relic of the past, one that should not be relived if given a choice.” By @drgaryfuller.bsky.social:

"We were concerned that there were harmful elements that place the public at risk. It turns out that we were right". New study shows lead is being reintroduced into our air by #WoodBurning. Another reason to phase out unnecessary burning. #AirPollution

Wood heating is reintroducing lead into the air of local communities and homes. Tricia Henegan said: “The most logical answer is that it comes from uptake in the soil ... and remains until that tree is burned.” My latest piece on research by UMass.edu www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Wood burning is reintroducing lead pollution into the air, US scientists find

"Wood fuels have been a popular choice in much of the world. We were concerned that there were harmful elements that place the public at risk. It turns out that we were right" #AirPollution #WoodBurning #Health www.theguardian.com/environment/...

#BMJInvestigation reveals that Scottish ministers abandoned tighter restrictions on new stoves after industry lobbying despite air pollution warnings—and England will allow stoves in new developments www.bmj.com/content/393/...

This week, the Healthy Air Coalition and 40+ partners launched Hidden in Plain Sight, showing the hidden air pollution crisis harming our health. Toxic air isn’t just a city problem - it also affects rural communities. It’s time for a new Clean Air Act. Read more: bit.ly/4nmYx68 #AirPollution

The new curse for those living on the coast is Wood Burning #Saunas all along the beaches The picture is in #Brighton close to a children's playground, also Adur & Worthing Council have allowed one just a few metres directly upwind of a children's play park

Labour must fulfil promise to introduce clean air act, charities urge

Good to see @brighton-hove.gov.uk consolidating its five Smoke Control Areas into one, and recognising the impact of burning on communities by asking residents not to burn. #WoodBurning #AirPollution

💥 66 organisations and more than 600 families and individuals, representing over 233,000 people from across the UK, signed our open letter urging the Prime Minister to include a #CleanAir Act in the #KingsSpeech. 💥 A huge thank you to all who signed! www.mumsforlungs.org/news/sign-ou...

This government committed to raising the healthiest generation of children ever - yet this isn't achievable without strong action to reduce #AirPollution. Thanks to @fionaharvey.bsky.social for covering our letter to Keir Starmer calling for a Clean Air Act.

Meanwhile, over at the @bmj.com: There "isn't an organ in the body which isn't affected" by the toxic particles #WoodBurning stoves emit. We agree with Sir Holgate - it's a disgrace that so little is being done about #AirPollution from burning. We need a phase-out. www.bmj.com/content/393/...

You wait ages for a story, and then three turn up at once 😊. The @bmj.com reveals that UK ministers dropped a ban on wood burners in new homes after stove industry lobbying. Polluting business wins over public #Health. Again. www.bmj.com/content/393/...

Public health at risk across Asia as price of gas for cooking soars

Please @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social don’t blame others for election losses. We’ve complained about you treating your 3rd term as a lap of honour for your (undoubted) #CleanAir successes in the first two. Action: #EllasLaw in King’s Speech; exceed EU #AirQuality laws; and path to @who.int guidelines

It's your final chance to sign our open letter to the Prime Minister! We're urging Keir Starmer to deliver a #CleanAir Act - one that protects our kids and ensures a healthier nation. Please sign and share now! www.mumsforlungs.org/news/sign-ou...

Remember that new paint smell? Regulations have cut harmful paint VOC emissions by up to 60% in 15 years. New NCAS data can help update policy, improve emissions inventories, and better protect indoor air quality. Read the story: ncas.ac.uk/paint-rules-...

The King's Speech follows hot on the heels of the local elections, so we're seizing the moment. We've written an open letter to the Prime Minister asking him to deliver a #CleanAir Act - one that protects our kids and ensures a healthier nation. Please sign and share! Deadline 10th May.

Sir David Attenborough 'overwhelmed' by 100th birthday greetings – audio

CODE YELLOW ALERT | Bulletin 845am Sat 9 May | Widespread MODERATE ozone and particle #AirPollution episode across southern UK on Saturday. Endurance event organisers may wish to follow our 10 Point #PollutionProtocol cleanair.london/health/pollu.... Some relief possible Sunday

CODE YELLOW ALERT | Bulletin 8am Fri 8 May | MODERATE ozone and particle #AirPollution episode building. Worst on Saturday. Some relief possible Sunday

CODE YELLOW ALERT | Please @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social @london.gov.uk initiate your protocols for MODERATE ozone and particle AIR POLLUTION in London on Friday and Saturday (8 and 9/5/26)

Toxic air is linked to cognitive decline + increased risk of dementia. Now a new report from HAC colleagues @alzheimersresearchuk.org says the government should lead a national dementia risk reduction campaign, with air pollution recognised as a risk factor. 🔗https://bit.ly/4tkCmin #AirPollution

#CodeYellow alert | MODERATE ozone and particle #AirPollution episode building in England and Wales from #LocalElections on Thursday (7 May 2026) until Saturday or beyond. #VoteCleanAir!

Thanks to @southwarklabour.bsky.social & @johnbatteson.bsky.social for agreeing to: 👉 A #CleanAir cabinet member 👉 Continue raising awareness of #WoodBurning. 👉 Guarantee a #SchoolStreet for every eligible school by 2030. 👉 Explore options to reduce miles driven in #Southwark. #LocalElections2026

Asthma + Lung UK is the only UK charity fighting for everyone’s right to breathe So you can rely on us to provide expert care, support and information at every step. Find more information here: www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/have-you-jus...

So, you’ve just been diagnosed with asthma. Now what? This World Asthma Day we wanted to highlight that you’re not alone on this journey. We understand that a diagnosis may leave you with questions about what this means for your everyday life.

Thanks to #Manchester Labour for signing up to our local election asks! Councillor Tracey Rawlins has pledged to keep a clean air cabinet member, raise awareness of the impacts of #WoodBurning, remain committed to #SchoolStreets & to work towards meeting WHO interim air pollution targets.

Air pollution breaches EU standards at up to 20% of stations #AirPollution #AirQuality #Europe www.brusselstimes.com/2106687/air-...

How infuriating to hear the chairman(?) of Asda on the Today programme implying that land use for solar farms might significantly hurt UK food production. It's nonsense. Golf courses use more than solar ever will & beef/lamb production is huge yet provides a tiny fraction of our protein & calories.

Sat 2 May 2026: #CodeYellow MODERATE ozone #AirPollution | Major episode, that has smothered UK for days with the most-irritant gas for humans, continues until rain brings relief tonight and tomorrow

"The main surprise was particle pollution in the fan areas around the stadium" My latest piece for @guardian.co.uk on research by @unibirmingham.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Today our team stood outside Drax’s AGM in central London to protest the use of dirty energy to power massive AI data centres. Sign the petition today to stop Big Tech’s dangerous deals with dirty energy: actionnetwork.org/petitions/st... #StopDirtyDataCentres

Not sure what to say to #LocalElections2026 canvassers about #AirPollution? We have the solution! Download our handy questions and keep them by your front door so you can engage with party representatives when they come knocking.

Pollution and mental heath: current scientic evidence #AirPollution #Health Key messages ⬇️ www.eea.europa.eu/en/analysis/...

A new study reveals that babies exposed to higher levels of #AirPollution in the early stages of pregnancy take longer to learn to speak. "This is not only an environmental issue. It is an equity issue, a maternal #Health issue and an early childhood development issue" - @agnesagyepong.bsky.social

Vulnerable people who own forest in Estonia are targeted by loggers who appear to use a secret database with their points of weakness, eg dementia, family connections, etc The Baltics are being deforested and the UK is one of the world’s biggest firewood importers Source: oec.world/en/profile/h...

Burning wood for power worse for climate than gas equivalent, report finds #AirPollution #WoodBurning #Health #Environment www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Households are being warned about the dangers of woodburning stoves, including modern 'eco-design' models #AirPollution #WoodBurning #Health phys.org/news/2025-07...

AIR POLLUTION EPISODE ALERT | Mon 27 April 2026: Major ozone and particle #AirPollution episode underway across southern UK in times at places this week

www.theguardian.com/environment/... energy will boost national security and protect UK from sabotage

Happy birthday to us! In 9 years we've gone from 4 women on parental leave to 7 part-time staff, 100s of volunteers, 3 cities, 7 London boroughs, 100,000+ flyers & #CleanAir policy shaped from local councils to Parliament. Thank you to everyone who's been part of it!

#LondonMarathon | Sunday 10pm bulletin (26/4/26) | Widespread MODERATE ozone and ‘elevated’ particle #AirPollution at times across London and southern UK on race day cc @metecoban92.bsky.social @london.gov.uk @mumsforlungs.bsky.social @ellarobertafdn.bsky.social @healthyairldn.bsky.social

#LondonMarathon | Saturday 9am bulletin (25/4/26) | @emmahardymp.bsky.social predicts MODERATE #AirPollution close to London Sat and Mon. Trusty @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social forecasts elevated particles in parts of London Sun morning. Be aware and enjoy yourself! cc @london.gov.uk

I know I am lucky, but I have also been installing this stuff over the last 20 years. This was my solar generation yesterday. 64.1 kWh As well as running the house I added 40 kWh to the car which is approx 150 miles. No matter the politics, the technology works.

“Letter to Environmental Audit Committee confirms government will incorporate the UK’s share of international aviation and shipping emissions in Carbon Budgets from 2033 onwards” … just after we expand a few more airports

Denmark's coal-to-wind transition is one of the most dramatic energy transformations of the past three decades. In 1990, coal provided 90% of Danish electricity. Today it is under 3%. Wind now covers roughly 60% of electricity generation. The last coal plant is scheduled to close by 2028.

#AirPollution | Evidence piles up for @commonseac.parliament.uk as it did for MPs exactly 70 years ago. We need to enshrine the human right to breathe #CleanAir in UK law and match EU standards on a pathway to WHO guidelines. #EllasLaw! HT @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social @barrygardiner.bsky.social