Heads up! If you have a wood burner, be aware of health risks this Wednesday
UK: A warning has been issued for folks with wood burners. This Wednesday is Clean Air Night, and it’s a big deal. The charity Global Action Plan is behind it.
They want to highlight the problems wood burning causes. It’s not just bad for the environment; it can harm your health too. Even modern wood burners can be risky.
When you burn wood, it releases tiny particles into the air. Breathing this in can lead to serious health issues like heart disease and even dementia. Yikes!
If you smell wood smoke, you’re inhaling harmful pollution. The Clean Air Hub is really pushing this message. They say wood burning is one of the worst ways to heat your home.
Even newer wood burners are three times more polluting than homes without them. So, it’s time to spread the word to friends and family using wood burners this Wednesday.
Get involved this Clean Air Night by learning about the dangers of wood burning. Share what you find out with others to help protect everyone’s health.
Plus, wood burners can be more expensive to run than gas boilers. If you don’t have your own wood supply, it can really add up.
And don’t forget, using a wood burner could land you a fine. Local authorities in England are cracking down on illegal log burner use.
Fines start at £175 and can go up to £300. If you’re using unauthorized fuel, you could face fines up to £1,000. Repeat offenders might even see fines as high as £5,000!