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Doctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution @dsawsp.org · 07/09/2026

“From nappies to Christmas trees, cardboard to household rubbish, new data has shown the items being burned in wood-burning stoves…” This “data” is from the UK wood stove industry. www.stokesentinel.co.uk/news/uk-worl...

A fire burns in a modern wood stove. Text says, “Wood burning industry admits people use their wood stoves as trash incinerators.”

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Doctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution @dsawsp.org · 01/09/2026

It’s time to recognize this problem for what it is.

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Doctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution @dsawsp.org · 26/08/2026

A community air quality monitoring project in New York’s Hudson Valley has just released their annual report. Project partner Bard College notes in a press release: “Residential wood burning is the largest source of PM2.5 in Ulster County…” www.bard.edu/news/release...

A screenshot from a Bard College press release showing a photo of air quality monitoring equipment. Text on top says “Residential wood burning is the largest source of PM2.5 in Ulster County.” Bard College press release, August 25, 2026.

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Doctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution @dsawsp.org · 14/08/2026

This opinion piece makes an excellent case against backyard recreational burning. “This is about the human right to a healthful environment.” www.allotsego.com/the-partial-...

A fire pit with a screenshot of an article title on top that says All Otsego, The Partial Observer by Jessie Ravage: An objection to recreational wood burning fire pits in Cooperstown.

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Doctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution @dsawsp.org · 01/07/2026

Wood smoke particles enter homes from outside, even when windows are closed.

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Doctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution @dsawsp.org · 19/06/2026

What has someone else’s wood burning taken from you? Share your story and read others’ here: www.dsawsp.org/personal-sto...

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Doctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution @dsawsp.org · 12/06/2026

You don’t have to see wood smoke to be harmed by it.

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Doctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution @dsawsp.org · 31/05/2026

This is a serious public health issue, not a “barbecue battle.” abc7news.com/amp/post/pop...

A screenshot of a news reporter from ABC 7 standing next to a large, soot and grease encrusted industrial food smoker. Nearby in back are what appear to be apartment units in a densely-populated residential area. A caption says, Barbecue battle between restaurant, neighbors, citizens, city say business generates too much smoke.

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Doctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution @dsawsp.org · 19/05/2026

It’s a shame they don’t mention the people next door. www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitne...

A montage of two combined screenshots of an article on The Telegraph website. The headline says “The surprising habits linked to dementia.” Underneath it says “Having a wood-burning stove.” There is a drawn-style illustration of a wood fire burning inside a cut-away view of a head, as if it were cooking the brain. Text under the illustration points out that air pollution is linked to dementia. PM2.5 can be deposited in the brain.

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Doctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution @dsawsp.org · 28/04/2026

A UK family is being severely smoked out by a nearby biomass boiler, and the local authorities won’t help. A new personal story submission on our website: www.dsawsp.org/personal-sto...

A quote that says: High PM2.5 levels outside my child’s bedroom window — yet no help from Environmental Health.

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Doctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution @dsawsp.org · 22/04/2026

The effects of wood smoke pollution go far beyond physical symptoms.

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Doctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution @dsawsp.org · 19/03/2026

It’s worth repeating: Wood smoke pollution isn’t a “nuisance.”

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Doctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution @dsawsp.org · 03/03/2026

Burning “smokeless fuels” increases ultrafine particle emissions. “Based on this data, we underscore the need to move away from residential solid fuel burning as part of the wider societal aim to decarbonise the economy by 2050.” www.universityofgalway.ie/about-us/new...

A screenshot from a University of Galway press release showing Professor Jurgita Ovadnevaite. A headline says “Low smoke doesn’t mean low risk: All solid fuels found to emit ultrafine particles.”

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Doctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution @dsawsp.org · 22/01/2026

This #CleanAirNight, a reminder that wood smoke isn’t a “nuisance”—it’s a serious public health issue.

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Doctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution @dsawsp.org · 22/01/2026

Did you know that wood burning is the most polluting way to heat your home? That is a key message for #CleanAirNight this year. Now in its 3rd year, Clean Air Night is an annual awareness campaign organized by the UK’s Global Action Plan. We are again official supporters of Clean Air Night.

A UK village street at night. Text on top says We’re supporting Clean Air Night, 22 January 2026

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Doctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution @dsawsp.org · 02/01/2026

It’s worth repeating: “Clean burning” is a myth.

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Doctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution @dsawsp.org · 24/12/2025

Wishing you all a future filled with clean, wood-smoke-free air.

A smiling young boy sits in front of a Christmas tree with presents. Next to the tree is a fake boarded-up fireplace that can’t be used to burn wood.

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Doctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution @dsawsp.org · 10/12/2025

Regulators and others often treat wood smoke pollution as a “nuisance” issue. But is it?

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Doctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution @dsawsp.org · 18/11/2025

The effects of wood burning go far beyond physical symptoms.

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Doctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution @dsawsp.org · 23/10/2025

Burning clean, dry wood creates dirty, polluted air.

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Doctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution @dsawsp.org · 22/09/2025

Wood smoke—whether visible or invisible—is toxic.

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Doctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution @dsawsp.org · 04/09/2025

Great to see this continuing! “We’re urging residents to give up wood burning, so we can tackle London’s toxic air and create a healthier Hackney for everyone.” news.hackney.gov.uk/news/hackney...

A screenshot from Hackney Council’s website. A cartoon fanged soot monster emerges from a house’s chimney. Text says, “Domestic wood burning, linked to increased risk of asthma and lung cancer. Wood burners. Careless not cosy.” Underneath is a headline that says, “Hackney urges residents not to burn wood this winter.”

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Doctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution @dsawsp.org · 31/08/2025

How much has your neighbor’s wood burning cost you?

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Doctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution @dsawsp.org · 15/08/2025

Is wood smoke affecting you? We’d like to hear about it! Share your story at the link below. #WoodSmokePollution #WoodSmokeStories #AirPollution

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Doctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution @dsawsp.org · 14/08/2025

In a TV news segment about lung cancer: “In patients that have a history of wood burning, wood-burning stoves, or things used to heat, any smoke exposure—not just smoking, but smoke exposure in general—that’s a risk factor,” Dr. Phillips [a pulmonologist] explained. www.wspa.com/news/ask-the...

A screenshot from a TV news story. Text says “Ask the Expert: Lung cancer screening.” In the background is a lit wood stove.

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Doctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution @dsawsp.org · 16/05/2025

It’s been known for a long time that wood smoke is similar to cigarette smoke and that it harms children. The study this quote is taken from, for instance, was published in 1993. (It found that fine particle pollution from wood burning makes breathing more difficult for young asthmatic children.)