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Did you know that wood burning is the most polluting way to heat your home? Save the date for #CleanAirNight! To find out more visit cleanairhub.org.uk

I’ve just announced I’ll be leading a National Emergency Briefing on 27 November . At a time when climate is in free fall on the political agenda , it’s vital our leaders realise what is at stake if we do not accelerate a just , green transition for all .

@nebriefing.bsky.social 🇬🇧

Image of a chef cooking on an induction hob, stirring a pot. Image caption reads: “After switching from gas to induction hobs, 100% of households involved in our project think that induction hobs are easy to use.”

The benefits of induction cooking go beyond improving air quality in your home.

Learn more about our retrofit project in partnership with @clasp-ngo.bsky.social:
www.globalactionplan.org.uk/clean-air/ga...

#CleanAir #NetZero #Cooking

Next week we’re hosting a webinar on Thursday 6th November at 12pm, to discuss our latest research on the health harms of wood burning in more detail.

You can register for the webinar here: globalactionplan.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

In the name of Halloween, here's a scary fact for you...

Last week, we released new research with Ricardo and @hertscc.bsky.social revealing that air pollution from wood burning stoves and open fires contributes to nearly 2,500 deaths in the UK each year.

Want to learn more?

The largest AI data centres being built today will each consume as much electricity as 2 million households, and the UK currently has 100 in planning...

The government’s Carbon Budget Delivery Plan released today, seemingly has no consideration of the 100+ AI data centres that Big Tech wants up and running during the plan’s implementation.

#AI #datacentres #CarbonBudget #Climatechange

Image of a person operating an induction hob. Image caption reads: “I’d definitely recommend [induction cooking] to other people.”

Participants in our retrofit project said they would ‘definitely recommend’ induction cooking.

Learn more about the project in partnership with @clasp-ngo.bsky.social:
www.globalactionplan.org.uk/clean-air/ga...

#CleanAir #NetZero #Cooking

and 70% of people in the UK said that if a data centre was built in their area, they would be concerned with how it would affect their household’s water supply.

🧵82% of people in the UK believe that the UK Government should put specific criteria in place to determine how energy is prioritised and distributed between industries, sectors and services;

The poll also reveals that 88% of people in the UK believe that data centre operators should be required to disclose their environmental impact reports,

Text reads "New poll finds: Most UK citizens don't want data centres if it means more water shortages or more fossil fuels." Image of data centre computer.

New poll out today, commissioned by @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social reveals over three quarters of UK citizens only want to see data centres built, if they are powered by renewables.

beyondfossilfuels.org/2025/10/27/e...

#datacentre #AI #BigTech #Environment #UK

🚨New polling across 🇮🇪, 🇬🇧, 🇪🇸, 🇨🇭, 🇩🇪 finds:
👉 76% of people believe new data centres should be powered with renewable energy.
👉73% want governments to set clear criteria for energy distribution.
Renewables, transparency, & fairness are key for data centres.
More: beyondfossilfuels.org/2025/10/27/e...

Thank you for sharing our research!

Wood burners linked to 2,500 deaths a year in the UK, analysis finds Use of wood-burning stoves and fires in homes is mostly unnecessary and their toxic pollution costs the NHS millions

BREAKING: Our research with Ricardo and @hertscc.bsky.social reveals that air pollution from burning in the home contributes to nearly 2,500 deaths across the UK each year.

Check out the Guardian's coverage of our research: www.theguardian.com/environment/...

With #CleanAirNight coming up on the 22nd of January, we need your help to spark a conversation about wood burning across the country, ensuring everyone has the information they need to protect their health, the health of their communities and the environment.

Fantastic to see @mumsforlungs.bsky.social new research covered in the @theguardian.com today.

Wood burning is the most polluting way to heat your home, contributing to a range of health problems including heart and lung disease, diabetes and dementia.

Investigation of air pollution mitigation measures, ventilation, and indoor air quality at three schools in London In UK urban areas, due to ease of accessibility and convenience, many schools are located close to main busy roads. This often results in pollution ho…

In 2021, we worked with @globalactionplan.bsky.social and @uniofsurrey.bsky.social to test ways of improving air quality in and around schools.

We found air purifiers in classroom reduced indoor particle concentrations by up to 57%:

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Many people are still not aware of the facts about wood burning, or have been exposed to confusing messages.

That’s why #CleanAirNight is returning this winter.

Save the Date: January 22nd

Our #CleanAirNight campaigns have significantly increased public awareness of the health risks of air pollution from wood burning, but there’s still more work to do.

#cleanair

Wood burning is one of the biggest sources of fine particulate air pollution in the UK, contributing to heart and lung disease, diabetes and dementia. And gas cooking is a major, often-overlooked source of indoor air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in the home.

#airpollution #health

Wood burning and gas cooking hugely costly to healthcare systems, New Zealand study finds Experts suggest replacing gas hobs with electric ones, saying it is a win–win for health and the climate

As we head into winter, this research is a timely reminder of the impacts wood burning and gas cooking has on one’s health and healthcare systems.

#airpollution #health

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

It was great to be at the High Court this morning for the first day of the #dieselgate trial, standing alongside @mumsforlungs.bsky.social, @asthmaandlung.org.uk, @clientearth.bsky.social, @cleancitiescampaign.org, and Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah.

Manufacturers must be held to account.

Cel Spellman shares why he’s supporting our Letters for Change campaign.

Teachers click here:
https://betterplaneteducation.org.uk/campaign/letters-for-change-young-voices-for-climate-education

@teachthefuture.bsky.social
@globalactionplan.bsky.social
@letsgozero.bsky.social

Photograph of woman using a gas cooker with a quote that reads: "The gas used to make smells and used to irritate my lungs, and I think with the induction it's better. I really enjoy it. It's good and it's quick and easy."

Cooking on gas stoves releases harmful pollutants, such as nitrogen dioxide and carbon monoxide.

Learn more about our retrofit project in partnership with @clasp-ngo.bsky.social
www.globalactionplan.org.uk/clean-air/ga...

#CleanAir #NetZero #Cooking

Picture of a thermometer indicating £20K fundraised so far, with a target of £30K. Text reads: Help us take the government to court to protect our environment from datacentres. Only 2 days left to reach our target. Donate today: www.crowdjustice.com/case/datacentre-challenge/

Thank you to everyone who has already donated to our crowd justice fundraiser! With only 2 days remaining, can you help us reach our stretch goal of £30K?

crowdjustice.com/case/datacentre-challenge/

Ten UK data centres could cancel EV emissions gain Research has underlined the lack of transparent and reliable figures for expected emissions driven by data centre growth

Our research out today and covered in the Observer 👇 shows emissions from just 10 of the hundreds of UK data centres in the works could wipe out carbon emissions saved by switching to electric cars in 2025! @globalactionplan.bsky.social @foxglovelegal.bsky.social

observer.co.uk/news/busines...

Alongside @foxglovelegal.bsky.social, we’re taking the government to court.

We have just 4 days left to reach our fundraising target of £20K to help cover the legal costs. Can you help us achieve it?

crowdjustice.com/case/datacentre-challenge/

Stop the Government forcing through Destructive Data Centres Foxglove is a non-profit which exists to make technology fair for everyone. They are co-claimant in the case. Global Action Plan is an environmental charity which works to improve the health of peopl

But we need your help. Donate to our crowdfunder today to help us cover the legal costs and see this challenge through: 
www.crowdjustice.com/case/datacen...

Together with foxglovelegal.bsky.social, we’re taking the government to court over their decision to approve a massive 90MW data centre in Buckinghamshire without considering the environmental consequences.