Reposted by Chronic Illness ChannelUK Air Quality @ukaq.co.uk · 21/09/2026Send our new Prime Minister a postcard From Mums for Lungs #InvestInCleanAirmumsforlungs.orgSend our new Prime Minister a postcard — Mums for Lungs23rd July 2026 As Andy Burnham settles into office, we want to send him a strong message: it’s time to deliver a Clean Air Act that protects everyone’s health. Join us in sending him a postcard asking for action. 013
Reposted by Chronic Illness ChannelMums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 21/09/2026The diesel scandal isn’t over. Since 2009, there have been 30,000 new cases of childhood asthma in the UK because of excess diesel emissions. Without action there’ll be thousands more. Watch our film, then email our leaders. www.mumsforlungs.org/news/the-die... #AirPollution #Dieselmumsforlungs.orgThe diesel scandal - still making our kids sick — Mums for Lungs10th July 2026 Our new film calls out the UK government and car manufacturers over the millions of illegally polluting diesel cars still on UK roads - and the toll they're taking on our… 01414
Reposted by Chronic Illness ChannelDr Gary Fuller @drgaryfuller.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Improvements in air pollution are leading to brighter, smarter toddlers. A New York study adds to the growing evidence that air pollution is a fixable problem and that health improves when air pollution is reduced. My latest for @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comImproved air quality linked to better mental development in toddlers, study findsLong-term research in New York shows efforts to reduce air pollution associated with higher cognitive test scores 01812
Reposted by Chronic Illness ChannelAsthma + Lung UK @asthmaandlung.org.uk · 16/09/2026According to our new research, children in half of England could be missing out on an accurate asthma diagnosis, leaving them at increased risk of serious asthma attacks and emergency hospital admissions. Read more here: www.msn.com/en-gb/health... 043
Chronic Illness Channel @chronicchannel.bsky.social · 09/09/2026"Tackling air pollution and climate change together would boost global GDP by 2.8 per cent by 2035, according to a UN report, as the majority of the world continues to be exposed to air that remains below global quality standards." archive.ph/65LMJarchive.ph 072
Reposted by Chronic Illness ChannelAir Quality News @air-quality-news.bsky.social · 09/09/2026EPA scientist’s 2001 memo reveals WTC dust posed extreme cancer risk Newly released 9/11 documents claim that the US Environmental Protection Agency asbestos cleanup guidelines were impossible to follow and that residents faced cancer risks as high as 1 in 10. airqualitynews.com/health/epa-s...airqualitynews.comEPA scientist’s 2001 memo reveals WTC dust posed extreme cancer riskNewly released 9/11 documents claim that the US Environmental Protection Agency asbestos cleanup guidelines were impossible to follow and that residents faced cancer risks as high as 1 in 10. Twenty-f... 042
Reposted by Chronic Illness ChannelAir Quality News @air-quality-news.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Billions of people still exposed to second-hand smoke Despite decades of progress, second-hand smoke exposure remains a major global health threat, having caused 1.66 million deaths in 2023 alone. airqualitynews.com/health/billi...airqualitynews.comBillions of people still exposed to second-hand smokeDespite decades of progress, second-hand smoke exposure remains a major global health threat, having caused 1.66 million deaths in 2023 alone. The first dedicated Global Burden of Disease analysis on ... 032
Reposted by Chronic Illness ChannelMums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Wood burning season is almost upon us. If you're thinking of burning, take two minutes to watch our new animation first. Top lines - burning wood and solid fuels creates large amounts of invisible fine particle pollution, impacting our #Health. But there are solutions! #AirPollutiongumlet.tvDo you know the hidden cost of wood burning?ResearcherDrMathySannasiandgrassrootsairpollutioncampaigngroupMumsforLungshavecreatedthisshortanimationonwhathappenswhenwoodorsolidfuelisburntinastoveoropenfireplace.Beforeyoustartburningorconsiderin… 12417
Reposted by Chronic Illness ChannelMums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Extreme heat, wildfires and an approaching El Niño. Anything you want to say to Andy Burnham? It takes just 2 mins to write him a (free!) postcard, urging him to act now and commit to a Clean Air Act. mumsforlungs.justpost.cards #AirPollution #Health 01112
Chronic Illness Channel @chronicchannel.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Wood burning stoves Used incorrectly: very polluting. Used correctly: still polluting. Don’t burn anything: much better for the air we breathe. Why are we still burning wood??! 0114
Reposted by Chronic Illness ChannelMums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Three postcards, one message: Andy Burnham, deliver a Clean Air Act. Pick your favourite and send it to him at No. 10 today. mumsforlungs.justpost.cards #AirPollution #Health 0118
Reposted by Chronic Illness ChannelJill Belch @jillbelch.bsky.social · 30/08/2026So here is a science based report. From the UK Government. It’s frightening. Seen it in the millionaire owned, fossil fuel linked media? Nope. Don’t you find that strange? #Ecosystems 62011
Reposted by Chronic Illness ChannelCleanair2breathe (AirFairy04) @cleanair2breathe.bsky.social · 27/08/2026From smog hanging over cities to smoke inside the home, air pollution poses a major threat to health & climate across the globe #AirPollution #Health www.who.int/teams/enviro...who.intHealth impactsThe health impacts from exposure to ambient air pollution or household air pollution are dependent on the types, sources and concentrations of the pollutants in the air pollution mixture to which an i... 073
Reposted by Chronic Illness ChannelSimon Birkett, Clean Air in London @cleanairlondon.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Must-read by @adamvaughan.bsky.social | Defra launches sign-up texts for ‘HIGH’ days but still refuses to alert the news media or match warnings issued during all other ‘RED’ weather events eg rain. Simon Birkett says he’s “furious” about it cc @metoffice.gov.uk @carolinerussell.bsky.social 1109
Reposted by Chronic Illness ChannelSimon Birkett, Clean Air in London @cleanairlondon.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Top story | Great news for Londoners and lessons for other cities HT @ellarobertafdn.bsky.social www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...independent.co.ukUK needs more clean air zones like Ulez, says mother of girl killed by air pollutionA landmark new study has linked London’s ultra-low-emissions zones to improved lung function in children 1127
Reposted by Chronic Illness ChannelMums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Will you join us in asking our new PM to commit to a new Clean Air Act? Andy Burnham did great work with the Bee Network and #SchoolStreets in Greater Manchester - now let's see that translate nationally. Send your postcard today! mumsforlungs.justpost.cards 01813
Chronic Illness Channel @chronicchannel.bsky.social · 11/08/2026actionnetwork.org/forms/roseba...actionnetwork.orgRosebank Consultation: Have Your SayHAVE YOUR SAY ON THE ROSEBANK CONSULTATION Take 2 minutes to help protect all kids from the planet getting even hotter thanks to this giant new oil project. Deadline: 17 August 2026 And join Pare... 020
Reposted by Chronic Illness ChannelMums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 10/08/2026In case you missed it - we've created a new animation about #WoodBurning. Thinking of installing a wood stove? Take two minutes to watch this first! Burning wood and solid fuels at home releases tiny particles of soot and dust that go deep into our organs, causing us #Health damage.gumlet.tvDo you know the hidden cost of wood burning?ResearcherDrMathySannasiandgrassrootsairpollutioncampaigngroupMumsforLungshavecreatedthisshortanimationonwhathappenswhenwoodorsolidfuelisburntinastoveoropenfireplace.Beforeyoustartburningorconsiderin… 23124
Reposted by Chronic Illness ChannelMike Hinford @mikehinford.bsky.social · 05/08/2026It's not an improvement! Even the "Ecodesign" stoves are very polluting. medium.com/@ChronicIlln...medium.comToxic TownsFuture Homes Standard & Wood Burning Stoves 145
Reposted by Chronic Illness ChannelMums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Despite the heatwaves and drought, you may be thinking of installing a #WoodBurning stove ahead of winter...watch this first 👇. We teamed up with researcher Dr Mathy Sannasi and @niftyfoxcreative.bsky.social to create a short animation showing what happens when we burn wood and solid fuels at home.gumlet.tvDo you know the hidden cost of wood burning?ResearcherDrMathySannasiandgrassrootsairpollutioncampaigngroupMumsforLungshavecreatedthisshortanimationonwhathappenswhenwoodorsolidfuelisburntinastoveoropenfireplace.Beforeyoustartburningorconsiderins... 32522
Chronic Illness Channel @chronicchannel.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Brilliant news. Congratulations @ellarobertafdn.bsky.social 061
Reposted by Chronic Illness ChannelMike Hinford @mikehinford.bsky.social · 16/07/2026From what I've seen from the proposals there's too much push back from government & Defra. See the response from a government minister at 1hr4mins50s in this recent debate on air pollution. youtu.be/Z4WRgLSNJ7g?...youtu.beWestminster Hall debate: Government plans to tackle air pollutions | 2nd July 2026YouTube video by Chronic Illness Channel 286
Reposted by Chronic Illness ChannelDr Pete Knapp @peteknapp.bsky.social · 15/07/2026WHAT CAN I DO? Join a campaign or activist group, e.g: - @mumsforlungs.bsky.social - heatstrike.uk - @flightfreeuk.bsky.social - @fossilfreeldn.bsky.social - Unions and internal groups - @peopleandplanet.bsky.social - @greenpeace.org - @foescot.bsky.social - www.instagram.com/gen.1.5/heatstrike.ukHeat StrikeOn the hottest day of the year people all over the UK will join the Heat Strike. Find out more and sign up! 094
Reposted by Chronic Illness ChannelDr Pete Knapp @peteknapp.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Wildfires in Europe so far this summer have led to Spain's deadliest in decades, with temperature anomalies peaking around +9°C in France and Germany and a high of 45.1°C in southern Spain. But how is the UK 'fire wave' after its first 'megafire' that burnt for four days in Dava Moor in May? 1/n 23729
Reposted by Chronic Illness ChannelMums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 15/07/2026This really exposes one of the flaws in the way air quality levels are reported. DEFRA's system is showing low #AirPollution despite huge peaks across Greater Manchester due to the wildfires. The same peaks in neighbourhoods are missed when people burn wood in their homes. #Health #ToxicAir 22112
Reposted by Chronic Illness ChannelMike Hinford @mikehinford.bsky.social · 15/07/2026I've been doing some analysis on the sensor data. Manchester Piccadilly is about 11 miles from the Dovestone wildfire. Hourly PM2.5 exceeded 100 µg/m³, yet DAQI stayed ‘Low’. Its rolling 24-hour PM2.5 mean smooths away short, severe smoke peaks. The hourly European AQI shows what DAQI misses. 034
Reposted by Chronic Illness ChannelMums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 14/07/2026We're calling for immediate public health warnings after wildfire smoke has blanketed parts of Greater Manchester. As @lizgdfy.bsky.social says here, "Parents are understandably worried about their children breathing this air. Why are Greater Manchester residents not being warned?"airqualitynews.comNo health warnings as wildfire smoke engulfs Greater ManchesterCampaigners are calling for immediate public health warnings after wildfire smoke blanketed parts of Greater Manchester, with air pollution levels recorded at up to 13 times the World Health Organizat... 33426
Reposted by Chronic Illness ChannelAir Quality News @air-quality-news.bsky.social · 14/07/2026No health warnings as wildfire smoke engulfs Greater Manchester Campaigners are calling for public health warnings after wildfire smoke blanketed parts of Greater Manchester, with air pollution levels recorded at up to 13 times WHO's daily guideline. airqualitynews.com/health/no-he...airqualitynews.comNo health warnings as wildfire smoke engulfs Greater ManchesterCampaigners are calling for immediate public health warnings after wildfire smoke blanketed parts of Greater Manchester, with air pollution levels recorded at up to 13 times the World Health Organizat... 196
Reposted by Chronic Illness ChannelChronic Illness Channel @chronicchannel.wsocial.eu · 12/07/2026Universal Basic Income please. #LetsTryUBI 084
Reposted by Chronic Illness ChannelMums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 13/07/2026This is the air in #Manchester tonight, due to the Dove Stone wildfire. “This is my hand held monitor in my son’s bedroom, as he had opened the windows. We’ve never seen it like this. I’ve not had a single alert from GM air alert to say anything about the air today”. #ClimateChange #ToxicAir 12924
Reposted by Chronic Illness ChannelMums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 10/07/2026IT'S OFFICIAL: judgment lands today in the #Diesel emissions trial. The diesel scandal isn't history - and the real scandal is that millions of illegally polluting cars are still on our roads today, making children sick. Watch our new film, then email our leaders demanding action. #AirPollutionmumsforlungs.orgThe diesel scandal - still making our kids sick — Mums for Lungs10th July 2026 Watch our new hard-hitting film about the diesel scandal and its impacts on children’s health. 22819
Reposted by Chronic Illness ChannelChronic Illness Channel @chronicchannel.wsocial.eu · 10/07/2026Let's protect children from toxic diesel fumes. actionnetwork.org/letters/act-...actionnetwork.orgAct now to protect children from toxic dieselFor over 10 years, successive Governments have known that diesel cars are polluting our air far more than the law allows, and have done next to nothing about it. To date, excess emissions from diesel ... 143
Reposted by Chronic Illness ChannelChronic Illness Channel @chronicchannel.wsocial.eu · 10/07/2026Join @mumsforlungs.bsky.social in reducing health damaging air pollution from diesel cars. www.mumsforlungs.org/news/the-die...mumsforlungs.orgThe diesel scandal - still making our kids sick — Mums for Lungs10th July 2026 Watch our new hard-hitting film about the diesel scandal and its impacts on children’s health. 121
Reposted by Chronic Illness ChannelRebecca Gellman 🩷💛💙 - Dignity & Respect stolen by UK Government. @starfleet-net.co.uk · 09/07/2026Posted by @ipsumlorem.bsky.social on Facebook. 319477
Reposted by Chronic Illness ChannelDr Gary Fuller @drgaryfuller.bsky.social · 10/07/2026Here we go again. Another #heatwave and another wave of ozone smog. My latest for @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comPollutionwatch: How harmful ozone builds up near ground in heatwavesConcentrations of gas were continuously raised in Europe during June hot spell, with potentially deadly effects 11915
Reposted by Chronic Illness ChannelAir Quality News @air-quality-news.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Air pollution found to alter sperm genes in fertility study Exposure to common air pollutants could change how genes function in sperm, potentially affecting male fertility, pregnancy outcomes and the health of future children according to new research. airqualitynews.com/health/air-p...airqualitynews.comAir pollution found to alter sperm genes in fertility studyExposure to common air pollutants could change how genes function in sperm, potentially affecting male fertility, pregnancy outcomes and the health of future children according to new research. The st... 073
Reposted by Chronic Illness ChannelMums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 02/07/2026Diagnosis? Toxic air. Prescribed? A new Clean Air Act. We were in Parliament Square this morning, with the @healthyairuk.bsky.social, to highlight the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Clean Air Act. #CleanAirAct #AirPollution 12314
Chronic Illness Channel @chronicchannel.bsky.social · 24/06/2026"‘Yet more evidence that cleaning up our air saves lives" "this is now the opportunity for Labour to recommit its support for a new Clean Air Act" "This must also be backed by a national public awareness campaign to help people understand the health impacts of air pollution" #StopBurningStuff 032
Reposted by Chronic Illness ChannelDoctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution @dsawsp.org · 19/06/2026What has someone else’s wood burning taken from you? Share your story and read others’ here: www.dsawsp.org/personal-sto... 1115
Reposted by Chronic Illness ChannelChronic Illness Channel @chronicchannel.bsky.social · 08/06/2026Nobody wants to stop necessary wood burning. Government support should be available to move people to cleaner forms of heating. The scientific evidence shows that wood burning is the most polluting way to heat your home. chronicillnesschannel.co.uk/uk-air-pollu...chronicillnesschannel.co.ukUK Air Pollution/Emissions Data ExplorerInteractive charts using UK Government data 043
Reposted by Chronic Illness ChannelDoctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution @dsawsp.org · 08/06/2026The Medical Journal of Australia’s InSight Plus has published an article about Asthma Australia’s recommendation to phase out wood heaters. “We want people to understand that woodfire smoke doesn’t just affect the household using it — it impacts neighbours and entire communities.”insightplus.mja.com.auWoodfire heaters must be phased out, says Asthma AustraliaThe harmful effects of woodfire heater smoke are coming under increased scrutiny, with Asthma Australia calling for a national approach from governments… 0169
Reposted by Chronic Illness ChannelMike Hinford @mikehinford.bsky.social · 15/05/2026Oh! "Study of samples .. suggests neurotoxic metal coming from wood itself rather than old paint" Another thing that Ecodesign stoves are NOT good for. 1174
Reposted by Chronic Illness ChannelMums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 29/04/2026The 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.mumsforlungs.orgSign our open letter for a Clean Air Act — Mums for Lungs29th April 2026 We've written an open letter to the Prime Minister asking him to deliver a Clean Air Act - sign before 10th May to urge him to act. 01914
Reposted by Chronic Illness ChannelDoctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution @dsawsp.org · 03/04/2026“Dr. Chen noted that ultrafine particles—smaller than those typically captured in PM2.5 metrics—may be particularly relevant.” Air Pollution Linked to Increased Risk of Motor Neuron Disease: neurologytoday.aan.com/doi/10.1097/...neurologytoday.aan.comAir Pollution Linked to Increased Risk of Motor Neuron Disease | Neurology Today 183
Reposted by Chronic Illness ChannelSimon Birkett, Clean Air in London @cleanairlondon.bsky.social · 23/03/2026#BanWoodBurning | @cleanairlondon.bsky.social urges PM and @commonseac.parliament.uk to investigate #WoodBurning failures with similarities to #InfectedBloodScandal weeks before 70th anniversary of #CleanAirAct HT @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social @barrygardiner.bsky.social cleanair.london/news/cal-cal... 2127
Reposted by Chronic Illness ChannelDoctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution @dsawsp.org · 06/03/2026“With home woodburning increasing, the [European Code Against Cancer] calls on governments to discourage and phase out solid fuels for heating, cooking and recreation.” 11212
Reposted by Chronic Illness ChannelMums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 05/03/2026Industry should not be trying to stop councils from communicating the facts. The health effects of burning are widely known. Modern stoves are not the answer: some emit MORE tiny particles of soot, carbon and cancer-causing chemicals than older stoves. Non-essential burning has to stop.bmj.comThe growing threat of domestic wood burning stoves—and industry’s legal attempts to shut down clean air campaignsAs public health officials warn about rising emissions from urban wood burning, a BMJ investigation finds that just under a third of councils in high use areas have faced pressure from the stove indus... 12912
Reposted by Chronic Illness ChannelImpact on Urban Health @impurbanhealth.bsky.social · 03/03/2026The Government is holding a consultation on wood burning. It's a unique opportunity to call for: 🔥 Limits on how much pollution stoves can emit 🚫Stronger penalties for suppliers who don’t meet standards. ✅ Clearer information on stoves to help people make informed choices. 161
Reposted by Chronic Illness ChannelMums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 26/02/2026It's so good to hear that "the overwhelming majority" of #Sheffield's Clean Air Zone revenue is to go towards protecting children from the harmful effects of #AirPollution. Cycle training, cycle storage, 20mph limits outside schools and 19 new #SchoolStreets will be funded - fantastic to hear.airqualitynews.comSheffield use CAZ revenues to improve air quality for children - AirQualityNewsSheffield City Council has allocated £1 million from the city’s Clean Air Zone revenues to fund a series of initiatives aimed at improving air quality, with the overwhelming majority of the money… 0185
Reposted by Chronic Illness ChannelDoctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution @dsawsp.org · 23/02/2026Wood burning is a choice… 0104