Mike Hinford

Clean wood-smoke-free air matters.

So please @JohnSwinney, will you ask the energy suppliers why they are ripping us off when we provide most of the Uk’s energy?
And tell us what they say?
Then help us fight to change it.
#FuelPoverty

‘Little lungs are paying’: why the Dieselgate scandal is still running hot Carmakers accused of cheating air pollution rules have faced little punishment in UK but trial brought by 1.8m motorists is about to begin

Action on #Dieselgate is taking an “outrageous” amount of time, leaving more than a million dirty diesels still on the road today. This isn't just a corporate scandal, but a #Health scandal as well. It's time the car manufacturers paid. #AirPollution

Fossil fuel giants’ energy transition claims ‘anecdotal at best’ New research reveals that the world’s largest oil and gas companies account for just 1.42% of renewable energy projects worldwide, despite decades of pledges to drive the transition away from fossil f...

Fossil fuel giants’ energy transition claims ‘anecdotal at best’

Research reveals that the world’s largest oil and gas companies account for just 1.42% of renewable energy projects worldwide, despite decades of pledges to transition away from fossil fuels. airqualitynews.com/fuels/fossil...

A background image of children cycling, overlaid with two text boxes. A green one says "School open day questions". A pink one says "Do you have a sustainable travel policy?" 

Are you heading to a primary school open day soon? Can you ask a Q about travel & #AirPollution?

💚 Do you have a sustainable travel policy?
💚 Do you discourage people from driving to school?
💚 Do you enable #ActiveTravel?

Some facts about an active #SchoolRun: www.mumsforlungs.org/news/make-th...

Leeds project explores car access without ownership Families, friends and neighbours across Leeds are being encouraged to collaborate in a unique three-week experiment exploring new ways to access cars without owning them. The “Car When We Need It” in...

We love this idea - people in #Leeds are to trial a "Car When We Need It" initiative, sharing access to both private and hire cars.

"The study seeks to create practical, low-carbon alternatives to car ownership - such as car clubs, responsive bus services, and shared micromobility options."

Typical of the stove industry's selfish attitude. Power outages are the worst time to burn wood as neighbours are unable to use their air purifiers. It costs us £££ to buy & run all the air purifiers, dehumidifiers, tumble dryers, etc we need when neighbours burn wood. Clean air poverty exists too!

#MECFS

First blood test to diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome

Times article (not behind a paywall)

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How much influence did Robert Jenrick have on the aggressive stove industry lobbying that has devastated the health & lives of many people in SCAs after many decades of smoke free living? His father’s company has made huge profits from assaulting neighbours with toxic fumes from “Ecodesign” stoves.

Worried about wood burning? Join us in putting up posters in your area to help inform people about the #AirPollution impacts of burning.

#WoodBurning is still a vastly underestimated and misunderstood source of pollution.

Order your free posters here: bit.ly/wbposterform

PM2.5 hitches a lift on red blood cells to spread through the body Scientists have discovered the first direct evidence that PM2.5 particles attach themselves to red blood cells, providing a mechanism for how they spread throughout the human body. The breakthrough re...

Absolutely fascinating research from Professor Jonathan Grigg and Dr Norrice Liu at @qmul.bsky.social on the mechanism that PM2.5 uses to get around our body and find its way into our organs. Well worth a read. #AirPollution #Health

Why, why, why do we outsource everything?
Why not buy hotels & run them not-for-profit.
That £180m is taxpayers money.
And that’s just one provider.

City plans to ban recreational wood burning The Dutch city of Arnhem announces plans to ban outdoor recreational wood burning. Industry claims about wood stoves are also debunked.

A city in the Netherlands plans to ban outdoor recreational wood burning.

Fact-Check: Personal Choice vs Community Impact Myth 1: If you don’t like the smoke, just move.
Fact: Moving isn’t realistic. Homes are expensive, bound by rent, people need to stay near jobs, schools, friends and family. Even if you did move, a new neighbour could install a stove. Wood smoke spreads across whole neighbourhoods, so there’s no escape. Bottom line:
Wood smoke is not a private choice. It spreads beyond chimneys, harms neighbours, and drives up public health costs. Telling people to “just move” ignores reality. Everyone deserves clean air where they live.

“Just move” is one of the standard responses from a person that burns wood.
Wood smoke is not a private choice. It harms neighbours, and drives up public health costs. Telling people to “just move” ignores reality. Everyone deserves clean air where they live.
#StoveIndustryLies

Mum says 'just don't' as she warns parents of three problems on school run Chelmsley Wood mum opens up on her son's health issues as she urged parents to be aware of 'toxic air' amid struggles walking to school

Over 24,000 children in Birmingham are living with #Asthma. The Clean Air Zone has reduced #AirPollution by 17%, but the toxic air in #Birmingham is still having a "devastating impact" on communities.

This government doesn't actually care about people.
They say they are for working people, but it's only certain working people, and for people that are unable to work thru no fault of their own, then the government doesn't even acknowledge they exist!

Yes it’s getting scary. And saying they won’t tax the rich is a slap in the face.

This government doesn't actually care about people.
They say they are for working people, but it's only certain working people, and for people that are unable to work thru no fault of their own, then the government doesn't even acknowledge they exist!

The UK Government a brand refresh for GOV.UK
Total cost of this rebrand is reported to be £532,000.
I know more will have been involved but when folk have fuel poverty, food poverty, couldn’t the money have been better spent elsewhere???

Yay #renewables (& storm Amy)
Hardly any greenhouse gas production from energy use, in UK today.

Today was the first day of the season that I encountered wood smoke while out walking.

I didn't see it, but I could smell it, and when I looked over at a nearby chimney I saw the "heat shimmering" and knew immediately that it was the source.

Sigh... here we go again 😷

Is the minimum time limit on sectors or mini sectors? I can see that if it's over sectors, it would still be possible to driver faster into the pitlane, if you had been really slow at the start of the sector.

Does feel like the regulations need to be changed slightly.

More records broken.
Are we learning yet?
The Met Office said that Storm Amy set a new record for the deepest area of low pressure in the UK for October.
#ClimateCrisis

Please, please, please ⁦‪@guardian‬⁩ don’t have a fire as your centrepiece in pictures.
Burning stuff in the home pollutes & damages health.
It shouldn’t be used to advertise nice things.
#AirPollution

Frailty in ageing populations worsened by air pollution, global review finds Coauthor of research says condition linked to heightened vulnerability and loss of independence – but is reversible

People are living longer, and this is something to be celebrated! But research shows that #AirPollution increases the likelihood of people becoming frail in middle and old age. "Ensuring cleaner air, clean household energy, & smoke-free environments, especially in highly exposed communities is key".

Thanks for raising awareness of wood burning harms @johnwhitbymp.bsky.social PM2.5 & BaP emissions from deadly "modern" stoves have devastated the health of neighbours in areas where we were previously protected by the Clean Air Act.A tiny numer of people (<1m) causing> PM2.5 than ALL power stations

Frailty in ageing populations worsened by air pollution, global review finds Coauthor of research says condition linked to heightened vulnerability and loss of independence – but is reversible

#Airpollution increases the likelihood of becoming frail in middle & old age, according to an international review

People living longer is something to celebrate but reducing #airpollution will be important for life-quality and health cost.

Piece by me.

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Make polluters pay for poisoning our children 10 years ago it was revealed that many diesel cars were being fitted with illegal technology that means they emit levels of toxic gases (NOx) exceeding testing and legal limits. These emissions poison...

10 years on from the Dieselgate scandal, justice still hasn’t been served in the UK. While other countries made carmakers pay, ours let them off the hook. Sign the petition & demand accountability now!
#Pollution
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ma...

PM2.5 hitches a lift on red blood cells to spread through the body.

airqualitynews.com/health/pm2-5...

@airqualitynews.bsky.social