Wood Burning Stoves

We need some rural proofing in the context of this story – not sure how much pollution the 300 or so spread out souls in my village face from burning wood….

Ministers have admitted that plans for a crackdown on pollution created by open fires and wood burning stoves could lead to an effective “black market” in wet wood.

The Government yesterday announced plans to end the sale of wet wood amid concerns that it is largest single contributor to particulate matter pollution, which has been identified as the most damaging air pollutant.

According to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, domestic burning contributes 38 per cent of particulate matter pollution, compared to 16 per cent from industrial combustion and only 12 per cent from road transport. Ministers therefore propose to ensure that, in future, only the cleanest fuels are available…