by Damian Carrington Environment editor on (#5XP82)
Pollution from wood burning causes half of all harm from home heating, but provides only 11% of heat, says public health groupThe air pollution from wood burning in homes is responsible for more than £1bn a year in health-related damages in the UK and €10bn (£8.5bn) across the EU, according to a report.The analysis from the European Public Health Alliance found the total costs of early deaths, illness and lost work resulting from outdoor air pollution produced by all home heating was €29bn a year. Continue reading...