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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Shock news: once a stove's in place, anything can be burnt in it. 🙄 We've been shouting about this for years, and it's one of the reasons we campaign for a phase-out of non-essential burning. New HETAS research confirms people are burning pallets, cardboard, rubbish - even nappies. #AirPollution
forestryjournal.co.uk
Nappies and Christmas trees being burned in stoves, survey finds
The research, released by HETAS, also points to a worrying decline in chimney and fireplace maintenance.
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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
In 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.tv
Do you know the hidden cost of wood burning?
ResearcherDrMathySannasiandgrassrootsairpollutioncampaigngroupMumsforLungshavecreatedthisshortanimationonwhathappenswhenwoodorsolidfuelisburntinastoveoropenfireplace.Beforeyoustartburningorconsiderin…
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Kirsten de Vos 🚶🏻‍♀️💚🚲🍃 @kirstendevos.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
🔥Chris Packham's petition calling for a televised emergency briefing by the government is on an incredible 93,400 signatures. Can we get it to 100k this weekend? Please sign and share it! Petition: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...
petition.parliament.uk
Petition: Hold a UK-wide briefing on climate and nature risks
The UK faces growing risks from climate and nature breakdown - from extreme weather to economic disruption and national security threats. Yet the public has never been given a clear national briefing ...
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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
We have a new Minister for Roads, Justin Madders MP. Let's make sure he hears the need to take diesel cars emitting excess nitrogen oxides off our roads loud and clear! Send your email now with our quick e-action. 💪 💚
actionnetwork.org
Act now to protect children from toxic diesel
For 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…
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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Despite 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.tv
Do you know the hidden cost of wood burning?
ResearcherDrMathySannasiandgrassrootsairpollutioncampaigngroupMumsforLungshavecreatedthisshortanimationonwhathappenswhenwoodorsolidfuelisburntinastoveoropenfireplace.Beforeyoustartburningorconsiderins...
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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Three 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
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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
The diesel scandal lives on. The judgment in the diesel emissions trial is baffling. There are still 7 million diesel cars on UK roads emitting excess #AirPollution, and almost nothing is being done about it. Email our leaders, via the link, today! #DirtyDiesel
mumsforlungs.org
The diesel judgment - and our response — Mums for Lungs
14th July 2026 On Friday 10th July, the judgment in the diesel emissions trial was handed down. Read the result and our response here.
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Stardust Jiving @stardustjiving.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Mickey Rooney went to @sheffielduni.bsky.social? Who knew ;)
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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Good to see @brighton-hove.gov.uk consolidating its five Smoke Control Areas into one, and recognising the impact of burning on communities by asking residents not to burn. #WoodBurning #AirPollution
airqualitynews.com
Brighton moves to ban wood burners across most of the city - AirQualityNews
Brighton & Hove is set to introduce a single, city-wide Smoke Control Area, replacing five existing zones dating back to the 1970s, in an effort to tackle pollution from domestic wood burning. The…
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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
This government committed to raising the healthiest generation of children ever - yet this isn't achievable without strong action to reduce #AirPollution. Thanks to @fionaharvey.bsky.social for covering our letter to Keir Starmer calling for a Clean Air Act.
theguardian.com
Labour must fulfil promise to introduce clean air act, charities urge
Party held out prospect of act while in opposition but plan did not make it into election manifesto
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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
It's your final chance to sign our open letter to the Prime Minister! We're urging Keir Starmer to deliver a #CleanAir Act - one that protects our kids and ensures a healthier nation. Please sign and share now! www.mumsforlungs.org/news/sign-ou...
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Sign our open letter for a Clean Air Act — Mums for Lungs
29th 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.
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Prof Bill McGuire @profbillmcguire.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
The same people who are screwing the planet and your children's futures, are also screwing you Don't give them the opportunity - switch to heat pumps, solar panels and EVs now www.theguardian.com/environment/...
theguardian.com
$30m an hour: big oil reaping huge war windfall from consumers, analysis finds
Exclusive: Climate action blockers including Saudi Arabia, Russia and major fossil fuel firms set to make extra $234bn by end of 2026
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Toontastic @toontastic.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Based on average unleaded £1.45 (RAC April), £1 buys 0.69 litres, average car 40mpg (DfT). EV standard variable tariff is 24.5p per kWh. At this rate, £1 buys 4.08 kWh. EV off peak rate of 7p per kWh £1 buys 14.28 kWh. EV Efficiency from EV database average efficiency 3.5 miles per kWh.
Bar chart of how far £1 can take you in the UK based on petrol car, EV at standard home rate and standard off peak tariffs.
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Robert Llewellyn @bobbyllew.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
A beautiful illustration for Australians, and the rest of us. A simple bar graph that depicts how far you can go on a $Aus with petrol, and how far with electricity. (BTW, the refining of oil into petrol uses a metric sh!t ton of electricity) More info: elitre.com.au/dollar
elitre.com.au
How far on a dollar — 13 April 2026
How far can $1 of petrol take the average car vs $1 of electricity in an EV? Live comparison using real fuel and electricity prices in Melbourne.
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Robert Llewellyn @bobbyllew.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
This will make a much bigger difference than drilling for the last bit of methane gas in the North Sea news.sky.com/story/ed-mil...
news.sky.com
Government looking at decoupling electricity and gas prices to bring down bills
Ed Miliband spoke to Labour MPs about possible action after the chancellor faced questions about how she plans to help households if the war in Iran continues to impact their finances.
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Robert Llewellyn @bobbyllew.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
When a government helps consumers by reducing the cost of fuel, THAT IS A SUBSIDY. Some of my taxes are being used to support disgusting fossil fuel companies so you can burn it. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Front page of a newspaper with a headline announcing the UK government is now subsidising fossil fuel.
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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
"Straight from the playbook of tobacco". The Stove Industry Association has been pressuring councils to tone down their public health campaigns, telling them they were exploring options for potential legal action. This stinks even more than the burning they promote. #WoodBurning #AirPollution
theguardian.com
Lobbyists send legal threats to councils over anti-wood burner campaigns
At least eight councils receive legal threats alleging flyers criticising wood burners are in breach of advertising codes
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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Our final task: respond to DEFRA’s wood burning consultation - deadline 19th March. This is a rare chance to tell the government about the real-life impacts of neighbourhood burning. Our guide to responding: www.mumsforlungs.org/news/respond... Thank you to all our amazing #CleanAirCrowd!
mumsforlungs.org
Responding to the DEFRA wood burning consultation — Mums for Lungs
Read our guidance on how to respond to DEFRA’s wood burning consultation - deadline 19th March. This is a critical moment to get your voice heard by the government.
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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
“Protecting people from air pollution is not only possible – it is required. #CleanAir is a fundamental human right, not a privilege.” @srenvironment.bsky.social’s report is now published, and it highlights priority actions that would protect public #Health and the right to a healthy environment.
ohchr.org
Air pollution driving widespread human rights violations: UN expert
GENEVA – The Special Rapporteur on the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment, Astrid Puentes Riaño, called on States, entities and businesses to address the dual public health an...
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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
🔥 Did you know that #WoodBurning releases tiny particles that get into our lungs & bloodstream, affecting families inside as well as neighbours outside? The government is consulting on cutting emissions from domestic burning. Please respond by 19th March, and share far and wide! #CleanAirCrowd
mumsforlungs.org
Responding to the DEFRA wood burning consultation — Mums for Lungs
Read our guidance on how to respond to DEFRA’s wood burning consultation - deadline 19th March. This is a critical moment to get your voice heard by the government.
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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
💥 FINAL CALL to join our #CleanAirCrowd! 💥 We’re bringing people together across the country to take part in a 7-day #AirPollution challenge, starting this Sat (28th) and running until Fri 6th March. Sign up now - we're posting the final packs tomorrow 🙏 💚 . www.mumsforlungs.org/news/join-th...
A collection of flyers and paperwork on a table. These make up the joining packs for a 7 day air pollution challenge run by Mums for Lungs.
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Kirsten de Vos 🚶🏻‍♀️💚🚲🍃 @kirstendevos.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Just submitted my response to the wood burning consultation. I had no warnings when I burned wood in wood burners and fire pits, putting my children and neighbours at risk - now I know the harm. It’s time to end unnecessary wood burning. Speak up!
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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
This is a fascinating study into children's exposure to fine particle #AirPollution (PM2.5). Spikes of PM2.5 were "strongly linked to indoor activities, particularly the use of wood-burning stoves." Smoking is also mentioned as a significant source.
airqualitynews.com
Wood burners polluting rural homes more than traffic - AirQualityNews
A citizen science project with schoolchildren on the Isle of Anglesey has revealed that for rural children, the greatest threat to air quality is not outside on the roads, but inside their own homes.…
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Robert Llewellyn @bobbyllew.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
I'm not opposed to nuclear power, however, I might be slightly ecomically skeptical. I've written something about it, sparked by recent conversations with very pro nuclear folks who really know the technology well and are very bullish about it. llewellyn.substack.com/p/britains-p...
llewellyn.substack.com
Britain's Plutonium Mountain
A gentle reminder than one issue will still be with us, long, long after we all are gone
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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
We welcome the idea of #Health warnings on stoves. Did you know that: 👉 A 2025 study by UCL discovered that indoor wood burning is linked to a decline in lung function. 👉 Wood smoke contains hundreds of air pollutants that can cause cancer: formaldehyde & benzene are just two. #WorldCancerDay
A fireplace with a wood burning stove. There is a health warning on the stove, in the style of a cigarette packet warning. It says "Burning seriously harms you and others around you".
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Damian Carrington @dpcarrington.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Latest score ... Offshore wind 5 - 0 Trump Administration #climatecrisis www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
theguardian.com
US judge allows last of five offshore wind projects halted by Trump to proceed
Ruling clears Denmark’s Ørsted to resume construction on its Sunrise Wind project off the coast of New York
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Neighbours Against Wood Smoke @nbrsvswoodsmoke.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Councillors taken in by SIA misinformation about “modern” stoves burning “Ready to Burn” wood. Vulnerable residents, service users & churchgoers have a right to know about the health impacts of a toxic van polluting their neighbourhood for many hours at a time. EHOs couldn't be bothered to comment.
airqualitynews.com
ASA rules against Stove Industry Alliance over misleading claims
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned two advertising claims by the Stove Industry Association (SIA) after ruling that the trade body misled consumers about the environmental impact of ...
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Global Action Plan @globalactionplan.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Today the government have announced that they're opening a public consultation on the burning of wood and solid fuels in an effort to reduce fine particulate matter and smoke emissions.
Are you concerned about the health impacts of wood burning? 

The government wants to hear from you! 
Have your say on wood burning policies by taking part in the government consultation today. 

Link: https://consult.defra.gov.uk/domestic-burning/consultation-on-solid-fuel-burning/ 

Clean Air Night logo
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Stardust Jiving @stardustjiving.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
We are supporting today’s #CleanAirNight in Sheffield, Endcliffe Park. The campaign to increase awareness of the dangers of air pollution from wood burning inspired by @mumsforlungs.bsky.social We hope you will stop burning wood indoors, for your own health and for the health of your neighbours.
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Claire Laila Dines @freedomtodoubt.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Welcome to Hove on #CleanAirNight & more specifically the shopping hub 7 Dials that despite being well served with a great & frequent bus service, on most days is stuffed w private cars, & quite a few diesel SUVs. Here goes, I thought, get these posters onto as many shop windows as you can. 🧵1/7
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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Thanks to Alex in #Isleworth for putting up our posters in her local GP surgery and community centre, and for chatting to Hounslow Fire Brigade about #WoodBurning. Burning wood and smokeless fuel makes our air dirty and harms #Health. #CleanAirNight @lfb-hounslow.bsky.social
A fire engine with a pink poster in front of it, that says "Clean Air Night. If you can smell wood burning, you're breathing in harmful air pollution".
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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
DEFRA has just published a consultation on solid fuel burning. We're happy to see a long-term campaign ask addressed - warning labels on stoves. However, the proposals will only impact future emissions; they will do nothing to help all those affected by existing burning. #CleanAirNight #WoodBurning
theguardian.com
New wood-burning stoves to carry health warnings in UK plan
Pollution from wood burners kills thousands but proposed emissions limit would cut toxic particles by 9%
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Chronic Illness Channel @chronicchannel.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
The webinar includes a Communities Against Woodsmoke presentation, which is also on our channel, with subtitles. youtu.be/coRa3QZ0H1E
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Lunchtime 101: Air Pollution. The Reality of Woodsmoke From Neighbours’ Stoves (UK)
YouTube video by Chronic Illness Channel
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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
"The smell of a warm fire, which many people find comforting, brings me so much anxiety, because all I can think is what it's doing to the health of my loved ones." Thanks for taking part in our #CleanAirNight poster campaign Chloe. Much more needs to be done about #WoodBurning in the UK.
The front window of a brick fronted house, with a pink poster attached to it.
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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
If you missed the ERCS Lunchtime Air Pollution 101 session on Tuesday, you can watch it back here. Great presentations from Communities Against Woodsmoke, @globalactionplan.bsky.social & @jillbelch.bsky.social, and discussion around actions that can be taken. #Scotland #AirPollution
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Lunchtime 101: Air Pollution
Why is air pollution still a health risk in Scotland? And what can we do about it? Join us to hear from medical experts, environmental advocates, and community campaigners on how we can guarantee our…
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Green School Runs @greenschoolruns.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Today is #CleanAirNight and we’re delighted to support @mumsforlungs.bsky.social and their campaign to reduce wood burning. Make this the year you stop burning wood indoors, for your own health and for the health of your neighbours 💚
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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Thank you @helenjane.bsky.social, and the Tin Man, for helping to share the facts about #WoodBurning! Our posters are popping up all over the country - have you spotted one yet? #CleanAirNight
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Chronic Illness Channel @chronicchannel.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
How can replacing fireplaces and older stoves with modern Ecodesign wood burning stoves, help provide cleaner air, when the NAEI data clearly shows that 22 pollutants of 53, would be higher? See all the data with calculations here: chronicillnesschannel.co.uk/uk-air-pollu... #CleanAirNight
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Replacement Scenario vs 2023
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Global Action Plan @globalactionplan.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
It’s #CleanAirNight! Did you know that wood burning is the most polluting way to heat your home? Wood burning smoke produces fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5), which enters your bloodstream when inhaled and can cause heart & lung disease, as well as increase your risk of diabetes and dementia
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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Huge thanks to our volunteers for putting up these posters to help shine a light on the uncomfortable facts about #WoodBurning. Here's a selection from London, Sheffield and Manchester. Can you think twice about burning? #CleanAirNight
A pink poster on a tree, the text says "Clean Air Night. If you can smell wood burning, you're breathing in harmful air pollution". The front window of a house. There is a woman holding a child, standing in the window. The window has three pink posters attached to it. A pink poster on a tree on a pavement, the text says "Clean Air Night. If you can smell wood burning, you're breathing in harmful air pollution". A pink poster on a community noticeboard, the text says "Clean Air Night. If you can smell wood burning, you're breathing in harmful air pollution".
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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
It's #CleanAirNight. Can you rethink burning, tonight and beyond? Wood burning creates tiny particles of pollution (including soot and carbon) that lodge deep in our bodies and make us sick. This doesn't just affect the household burning, but their neighbours, too.
“Lighting fires in our homes is one of the largest sources of fine particulate air pollution in the UK.” Text is next to an illustration of smoke coming out of a chimney. At the bottom are the logos for Clean Air Night, Global Action Plan and Impact on Urban Health, next to the reference “UK Government Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs, 2025”.
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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
92% of people burning wood indoors have another way to heat their home. Please share the facts, and think twice about burning tonight and beyond. For more info visit @globalactionplan.bsky.social's cleanairhub.org.uk.
“We all want to stay warm this winter…but cosiness shouldn’t cost the health of our communities. This #CleanAirNight share the incomforatble truth about wood burning. Text is next to an illustration of a chimney with smoke coming out. At the bottom are the logos for Clean Air Night, Global Action Plan and Impact on Urban Health.
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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
How much #AirPollution is created when you burn wood? 👉 Defra approved/#Ecodesign stove = 400 times more polluting than a gas boiler. 👉 Open fire = 4000 times more polluting than a gas boiler. Please think twice about burning if you don't need to. #WoodBurning
A visualisation of lungs, showing that a wood stove can be 450 times more polluting than a gas boiler.
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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Thanks to Guildford Council for raising awareness of #WoodBurning ahead of #CleanAirNight. Burning wood and smokeless fuels emit tiny particles that go deep into our lungs and bodies, making us sick. Please don't burn if you don't need to!
bbc.co.uk
Guildford council urges people to consider wood burner risks
People in Guildford are encouraged to use alternative heating methods ahead of Clean Air Night.
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