Clean Air Night - shining a light on the uncomfortable truth about wood burning
There are lots of reasons why people choose to burn wood in their homes, but whether you like the cosy feeling of a fire or are trying to save money, there is an uncomfortable truth you need to know about wood burning.
This type of air pollution can cause life-threatening illnesses, including heart and lung disease, making it crucial that we raise awareness about this growing issue.
Wood burning not only harms your health, but also your wallet and the planet. Pressures on household finances or desires to be more eco-friendly may tempt people to burn wood, but research actually shows that wood burning produces more CO2 than oil or gas and is almost always more expensive than other forms of heating.
That’s why the first-ever Clean Air Night is taking place on 24 January 2024, to shine a light on the uncomfortable truth about wood burning.
Read more: Clean Air Night (cleanairhub.org.uk)