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Phase out urban wood burners in UK to protect children’s health, say doctors

www.theguardian.com Phase out urban wood burners in UK to protect children’s health, say doctors

Measure one of a number that Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health says will help curb air pollution

Phase out urban wood burners in UK to protect children’s health, say doctors

Measure one of a number that Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health says will help curb air pollution

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  • What the alternative for heating? If it is AC, consider that much of the electrical grid is powered by air pollution anyway (especially coal), so the issue is at best deferred.

    In urban areas, I believe the biggest cause of air pollution is vehicles, not woodsmoke.

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