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Air pollution is a health crisis: ~900 premature deaths in Birmingham each year, and thousands of children hospitalised.

The World Health Organization says no level of air pollution is safe, and 1 in 11 UK children have asthma.

Join @mumsforlungs.bsky.social to campaign for change

#CleanAirCrowd

'Working hard used to get you a house, a nice life, holidays' The Green Party secured a big win in the Gorton and Denton by-election

Congratulations to Hannah Spencer!

We were pleased to hear Hannah speak about #AirPollution in her acceptance speech. As a candidate, she committed to working to clean up the air for GM's children, and we look forward to working with her as an MP on this. 👏

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.

🔥 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

Wood burner ban update as UK minister issues key statement Ministers have confirmed no final decision has been made on banning wood burners, but stricter emission standards are proposed for new stoves amid air pollution concerns

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A child wearing a breathing mask holds up a sign saying "Diesel makes kids sick".

Dieselgate should be history by now, yet it's an ongoing health scandal.

Between 2009 & 2024 excess diesel emissions caused a staggering:
🚗 16,000 premature deaths, &
🚗 30,000 cases of asthma in children.

We need dirty diesels off our roads. Sign today! bit.ly/m4l-diesel-p...

#CleanAirCrowd

Impact of air pollution on lung function in cystic fibrosis over a decade in London: a UK CF Registry study Objective Despite extensive research on the detrimental effects of air pollution on respiratory diseases like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the impact on people with cystic fibrosi...

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Thank you @rupahuq.bsky.social for highlighting the ongoing #Dieselgate scandal today; we're glad our #Diesel research was helpful.

Good to hear @simonlightwood.org.uk confirm DfT will consider whether changes will be needed to policy framework & enforcement after the Pan-NOx litigation judgment.

The Climate Question - What can we do to reduce black carbon? - BBC Sounds This little-known pollutant is making us sick and driving the climate crisis.

It's OK to have a cough...isn't it?

The health and climate impacts of black carbon - 0.5 oC.

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Air Pollution Joins Europe’s List of Proven Cancer Risks - Cross River Partnership Air pollution has now been formally recognised as a cancer risk in Europe for the first time, after being added to the latest edition of the European Code

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Wood burning pollution leads to 8,600 premature US deaths a year, study finds Wood is primary heating in 2% of homes but contributes to producing 21% of country’s wintertime particle pollution

Wood burning pollution leads to 8,600 premature US deaths a year, study finds

- Wood is primary heating in 2% of homes but contributes to producing 21% of country’s wintertime particle pollution

Story by @drgaryfuller.bsky.social
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The role of comorbidities in the associations between air pollution and Alzheimer’s disease: A national cohort study in the American Medicare population In a national cohort study of US Medicare beneficiaries, Deng and colleagues investigate the association between air pollution and Alzheimer's Disease.

For every 3.8 μg/m3 increase in long-term PM2.5​ exposure, the risk of developing Alzheimer’s increased by 8.5%.
For those with a history of stroke, the same increase in pollution led to a 10.5% higher risk of AD.
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#AirPollution #AirQuality

Wood burning is a choice…

Excellent informative article by @drgaryfuller.bsky.social

#AirPollution #WoodBurning #Health

How ‘smog capital of Poland’ saved 6,000 lives by cutting soot levels Kraków’s ban on burning solid fuels plus subsidies for cleaner heating has led to clearer air and better health

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Inhaled microplastics linked to lung cancer, asthma and fibrosis Microplastics in the air are infiltrating human lungs, triggering oxidative stress, inflammation and cellular damage that may contribute to a range of serious respiratory diseases, a comprehensive new...

Inhaled microplastics linked to lung cancer, asthma and fibrosis
Microplastics in the air are triggering oxidative stress, inflammation and cellular damage that may contribute to a range of serious respiratory diseases, a new scientific review has warned. airqualitynews.com/headlines/in...

Have your say on wood burning policy The Government's consultation on new rules for wood burning in homes is an opportunity to influence national policy that will affect our health, our environment and our communities for years to come.

If you care about air quality, this is a real opportunity to influence national policy.

You don’t need to be an expert to respond: personal experience, concerns about health, or views on air quality in your community are all valuable.
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Did you know? The pollution caused by wood burning affects everyone who breathes it in. But it's particularly harmful to children, older people, and people with health conditions. Source: World Health Organization

Did you now? People in lower-income areas and racialised communities are disproportionately affected by air pollution. Source: Institute for Fiscal Studies

Air pollution disproportionately harms children, older people, people with existing health conditions, people in lower-income areas & people from racialised communities.

The Government's consultation is a rare chance to directly influence how wood burning is regulated in the UK, from stove standards to warning labels and enforcement.

Have your say on wood burning policy 🪵

The Government is consulting on new rules for wood burning in homes. The decisions made through this consultation will shape how wood burning is regulated for years to come, from stove standards to warning labels and enforcement. 🏠

Dr. Arvind Kumar | Could the air you breathe be affecting your fertility? 🌫️ Long-term pollution exposure may impact hormones, sperm health, and pregnancy... | Instagram 4 likes, 0 comments - dr_arvind.kumar on February 19, 2026: "Could the air you breathe be affecting your fertility? 🌫️ Long-term pollution exposure may impact hormones, sperm health, and pregnancy...

"Could the air you breathe be affecting your fertility? 🌫️

Long-term pollution exposure may impact hormones, sperm health, and pregnancy outcomes.

What you inhale today can shape your tomorrow. 🌿

#BreathOfLife #FertilityAwareness #AirPollution #DrArvindKumar"

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Air pollution linked directly to Alzheimer’s risk Long-term exposure to PM2.5 is associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease, and this link appears to be direct rather than acting through other common health conditions, according to a na...

Air pollution linked directly to Alzheimer's risk

Long-term exposure to PM2.5 is associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease, and this link appears to be direct rather than acting through other common health conditions, according to a new study

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Health and air pollution Air pollution is a public health emergency. Improving air quality can improve the health of billions of people around the world.

Looking for a lunchtime read? This piece from our colleagues @cleanairfund.bsky.social explains why #airpollution - which causes 8.1m premature deaths globally per year (43,000 in the UK) - must be a non-negotiable for public health; action saves lives.
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The role of comorbidities in the associations between air pollution and Alzheimer’s disease: A national cohort study in the American Medicare population In a national cohort study of US Medicare beneficiaries, Deng and colleagues investigate the association between air pollution and Alzheimer's Disease.

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The Stove Industry Association and it’s members are misleading the public….again! “Wood burning emissions continue to fall.” is a total lie from HETAS.

Stove Industry and it's members misleading the public again!

#CleanAir
#WoodBurning
#Pollution

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Emissions of air pollutants An annual publication covering the emissions of some important air pollutants.

ICYMI yesterday | Another nail in the coffin of #WoodBurningStoves as evidence of harms piles up. #BanWoodburning www.gov.uk/government/s... and cleanair.london/policy/clean...

Burning Shame Woodburning stoves are a beguiling but disastrous mistake.

George Monbiot, published Guardian 27/12/22; #Airpollution
#Woodsmoke
"Burning Shame"
"Even fossil fuels,terrible as their impact is,are less damaging than the public health disaster"..."We have a duty,to ourselves & others,to acknowledge our mistakes."
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Environmental Audit Committee chooses air pollution for its next inquiry — Mums for Lungs 8th January 2026 We’re delighted to have contributed to ensuring that the Environmental Audit Committee chose air pollution for its next inquiry.

A reminder that the @commonseac.parliament.uk is running an inquiry into #AirPollution, after a successful pitch by our founder Jemima and Dr Nat Easton of @unisouthampton.bsky.social on behalf of the clean air movement. You have until 3rd March to submit evidence to the inquiry.

Have you read our Blueprint for Clean Air? The Healthy Air Coalition unites nearly 40 orgs calling for ambitious action to tackle air pollution at its source - from transport to industry. Clean air is a human right, not a privilege.
👉 Read it: www.healthyair.org.uk/wp-content/u...
#airpollution

Introduction to air pollution Join us to find out the basics of air pollution and what can be done to reduce its health impacts.

Would you like to know more about the basics of #AirPollution - what it is, where it comes from and how it affects our health and environment?

Join us on Tuesday 24th Feb at 8:15pm for a short, friendly session where we’ll break it all down and share solutions for making our air more breathable.

A brilliant easy way to take action against #airpollution from our Healthy Air Coalition colleagues 💪

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.

Brilliant info from @mumsforlungs.bsky.social about responding to the DEFRA wood burning consultation.

Including why it will not lead to meaningful reductions in air pollution from domestic burning.

Respond to DEFRA here: consult.defra.gov.uk/domestic-bur...

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