There are calls for wood burners in London to be phased out. Research shows nearly a fifth of toxic particulate matter pollution comes from burning wood - even though by law in London it can only be burnt in authorised stoves. BBCTomEdwards Read more:
But many are confused about the law and enforcement is almost non-existent.The problem with the legislation, according to health campaigners is, whatever you burn, it still emits pollution and PM2.5s.
"Nobody in one of the richest countries in the world should have to choose between heating, eating and polluting the air that their children and neighbours breathe," she said. They think new technology will make stoves more and more clean and the real problem is people illegally burning wood on open fires.
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