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Myth 1: A modern Ecodesign-compliant stove delivers high efficiency on renewable wood fuel
Fact: Ecodesign stoves are more efficient than many older stoves or open fires, but they are not emissions-free or automatically climate-neutral. Ecodesign sets stricter limits on particulate and other pollutant emissions and requires a minimum efficiency (market guidance says ~75% minimum efficiency for Ecodesign stoves vs ~65% for older CE rules). That does mean less wood and lower emissions than older appliances, for some pollutants, but modern stoves still produce particulate matter (PM2.5), CO₂ and other pollutants and will contribute to local air pollution and climate impacts depending on fuel sourcing and timescale. 
A 2025 University of Surrey/GCARE field study found that Ecodesign stoves produced higher UFP counts, especially when using briquette fuels. There were also short-term spikes during lighting and refuelling than simple seasoned-wood stoves. Myth 3: Wood fuel is renewable and low-carbon
Fact: Whether wood heating is net low-carbon depends on fuel sourcing, transport, drying, and the timescale for forest regrowth. Policy and scientific debate show biomass/carbon accounting is complex. Some analyses find burning wood can produce more CO₂ per unit energy than fossil fuels in the short term; others point to benefits if wood is sustainably sourced and regrowth is rapid. The article’s blanket framing “renewable wood fuel” glosses over these important nuances. By contrast, wind, solar and hydro do not emit CO₂ during operation and therefore don’t have the same near-term carbon-payback timing issues.
The UK Climate Change Committee and IPCC do not class biomass wood burning as carbon neutral. Bottom line Charnwood’s article overstates some claims. In terms of overall resilience, especially for keeping critical home systems running, a home battery system provides far greater security and practicality.

Myth 5: Wood burning stoves offer practical resilience
Fact:While Ecodesign stoves can provide valuable heat during power cuts, they are not the most resilient or versatile solution for keeping a modern household running.
A home battery system offers much broader and cleaner energy resilience, as they can power essential appliances like fridges and freezers enabling food to be preserved, and enable communication by charging phones, powering radios and TVs, while also maintaining comfort and safety without smoke, fire risk, or manual effort. Batteries can be paired with solar panels for renewable, continuous backup power. ✅ Bottom line Charnwood’s article overstates some claims (e.g., implied carbon-neutrality, a blanket “replace grid energy” message, and an unqualified “50% less wood” statement). These are partly manufacturer claims or simplifications and should be phrased more cautiously and supported with independent evidence. In terms of overall resilience, especially for keeping critical home systems running, a home battery system provides far greater security and practicality.

This article overstates some claims.
The UK CCC and IPCC do not class wood burning as carbon neutral.
In terms of overall resilience, especially for keeping critical home systems running, a home battery system provides far greater security and practicality.
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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.

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!

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Would you be able to see much of the blood cell? Approx how many smaller particles should I put on each cell?

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

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

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#CleanAir

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

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A bit like this??

Where are the authorities? A new wood heater was installed next door, leading to polluted air, sickness, and mental anguish.

A recent new story on our website from Australia.

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...

Our #Dieselgate petition is growing. Let's get this even higher, before the trial begins on October 13th. Have you signed yet? #AirPollution #DitchDiesel

Toxic Towns Future Homes Standard & Wood Burning Stoves

And don't believe the stove industry that modern Ecodesign stoves are less polluting.

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Replacing fireplaces and old stoves with Ecodesign stoves will increase PM2.5 pollution above all UK power stations (so that includes the Drax wood burning power station)

Full video on Youtube:
youtu.be/2YgUhzUCPV0

#WoodBurningStoves
Replacing fireplaces and old stoves with Ecodesign stoves will increase PM2.5 pollution above all UK power stations (so that includes Drax wood burning power station)

Full video on Youtube:
youtu.be/2YgUhzUCPV0

Wood smoke pollution references A bibliography of research studies, reports, articles and other reference sources relating to wood smoke pollution, organized by content order on our website.

Might?
Please change the word to DOES.

Over 600 studies here showing out wood burning pollution affects health.
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Replacing fireplaces and old stoves with Ecodesign stoves will increase PM2.5 pollution above all UK power stations (so that includes Drax wood burning power station)

Full video on Youtube:
youtu.be/2YgUhzUCPV0

And swapping fireplaces and older stoves with Ecodesign is not going to help.

Ecodesign stoves will increase PM2.5 pollution above all UK power stations (so that includes the Drax wood burning power station)

Full video on Youtube:
youtu.be/2YgUhzUCPV0

Experts reveal the hidden impact of indoor wood burners on our health Wood burning stoves have grown in popularity in Europe during the cost of living crisis

Good news! People who don't use indoor wood burners have better lung function than those who do.

Glad to see investigations into potential links between living in an area with a high concentration of wood stoves & increased rates of respiratory issues, eg inhaler prescriptions. #AirPollution

Replacing fireplaces and old stoves with Ecodesign stoves will increase PM2.5 pollution above all UK power stations (so that includes the Drax wood burning power station)

Full video on Youtube:
youtu.be/2YgUhzUCPV0

Experts reveal the hidden impact of indoor wood burners on our health Wood burning stoves have grown in popularity in Europe during the cost of living crisis

"Researchers used a test to see how much air people could blow out in one second after a deep breath in, also known as forced expiratory volume in one second or FEV1.

They found that declines in FEV1 were larger among people who used indoor wood burners."

www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...

Experts reveal the hidden impact of indoor wood burners on our health Wood burning stoves have grown in popularity in Europe during the cost of living crisis

"Researchers used a test to see how much air people could blow out in one second after a deep breath in, also known as forced expiratory volume in one second or FEV1.

They found that declines in FEV1 were larger among people who used indoor wood burners."

www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...

Why do the stove industry want to poison us?

Why are modern wood burning stoves allowed in newbuild homes in the UK Future Homes Standard?

UK government data shows they are very polluting.

Full video on Youtube:
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A video about wood burning stoves and the UK Future Homes Standard, that you might be interested in.

Toxic Towns Future Homes Standard & Wood Burning Stoves

Also as an article on Medium:
medium.com/@ChronicIlln...

Why do the stove industry want to poison us?

Why are modern wood burning stoves allowed in newbuild homes in the UK Future Homes Standard?

UK government data shows they are very polluting.

Full video on Youtube:
youtu.be/2YgUhzUCPV0

It feels like busy times everywhere at the moment. And that includes in the air pollution world - below are three important stories I wanted to highlight 🧵

Wood smoke—whether visible or invisible—is toxic.

Great to see phasing out of wood burning is included.

"Phase out the use of wood burning stoves, open fires and other domestic solid fuel burning as soon as possible."

There's nothing eco about Ecodesign stoves.

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...

We need the Government to sanction car manufacturers; these #Diesel cars need to go.

Sign our petition to get the Government to make the polluters pay 👇.

And get in touch if you want to campaign on this with us 💚.
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Household wood smoke leaves 1.2 million Dutch with lung conditions struggling to breathe Over 1.2 million people with lung conditions in the Netherlands are affected by poor air quality, mainly caused by household wood stoves, barbecues, and fire pits, the Dutch Lung Foundation (Longfonds...

“Over 1.2 million people with lung conditions in the Netherlands are affected by poor air quality, mainly caused by household wood stoves, barbecues, and fire pits, the Dutch Lung Foundation (Longfonds) said.” nltimes.nl/2025/09/14/h...