Understanding the impact of domestic combustion on air quality has always been a challenge. Defra’s Clean Air Strategy identifies that domestic combustion accounts for 38% of fine particulate matter. The figure of 38% was based on a BEIS survey from 2015, the results of which can be viewed here. This survey forms the basis of figures generated in the National Atmospheric Emissions Inventory (NAEI). The NAEI primarily uses The Digest of UK Energy Statistics (DUKES)
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Scientists review casts doubt on impact of wood burning stoves
Non-profit industry organisations HETAS and Woodsure say a scientific review of air quality measures casts serious doubt on the claim that wood burning causes more pollution than traffic. The independent scientific review1, commissioned by HETAS, draws attention to the uncertainty around how much domestic burning contributes to UK air pollution. In fact, the government report Read More…
The impact of wood burning stoves on air pollution
What we have to say… Recently, we have read a few articles about wood burning stoves and their impact on air pollution. Following the development of various research projects, we can see it is difficult for scientists to cover in their studies, the wide variety of issues that can have an impact on air pollution, with a particular focus on Read More…
Lockdown leads to fall in air pollution
Air pollution has fallen in many areas across the UK as lockdown measures take effect. This trend mirrors the reductions seen across Europe and China. So what impact is the impact of domestic burning on air quality?
Scientific review casts doubt on impact of domestic burning
The findings of a new independent scientific review commissioned by HETAS have drawn attention to the uncertainty around how much domestic burning contributes to UK air pollution.