Rohit Chakraborty

I remember @rcrohit7.bsky.social and I recommending this back in our 2020 indoor emissions study (doi.org/10.3390/atmo...). Feels like a lifetime ago, but great to see some action on the issue #cleanairnight #woodburning #airquality #airpollution

Had a fantastic day talking about domestic wood burning regulations at University of Sussex AQ Conference. So many fantastic speakers throughout the day!

Rohit Chakraborty from UKHSA speaking about the health impacts of wood burning

Thank you @rcrohit7.bsky.social from @ukhsa.bsky.social for speaking about the health impacts of wood burning at our parliamentary reception today.

To learn more about wood burning and how it affects your health and the planet, visit: www.cleanairhub.org.uk/clean-air-ni...

#cleanair #airpollution

Policy pathway to reduce air pollution by phasing out domestic burning by 2030

Wood burning in our homes is now the largest source of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution in the UK, with significant impacts both on people’s health and the environment.

Read our newly-launched evidence-based policy pathway for government🔽

www.actionforcleanair.org.uk/evidence-res...

Had the pleasure to talk about Burn Alert project that started during my PhD and now being adopted as a trial study in Swansea. Hope to see reduced #airpollution due to this!

Really enjoyed learning about the Awair project by this dynamic duo @andygrieveair.bsky.social and Kayla

A map of Sheffield.

People in Sheffield! We need you!

We'd like to talk to anyone in #Sheffield who has been involved with campaigning for or getting a #SchoolStreet - please put the word out. #AirPollution

YouTube video by World Health Organization (WHO) #COP29: Health is the argument for climate action - WHO's Special Report on climate and health

Health is THE argument for climate action. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYWB...
#COP29 @WHO

Reconceiving Domestic Burning Controls: Air Quality Alerts, Behavioural Responsive Regulation, and Designing for Compliance - PubMed Domestic combustion emissions pose a growing risk to public health, especially in the UK. Existing responses are polarised, with government advocating use of lower emission fuels and stoves while clea...

🔥📣 New publication alert! We tested the UK's first 'Burner Alert' system for domestic wood burning. Can a simple voluntary alert reduce harmful emissions from wood stoves? Spoiler: It shows promise!
Read it here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39122859/