@dsawsp

We’re an international coalition dedicated to decreasing wood burning. Moderation policy: https://xitter.cf/t.co/djvd4pUToB

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Joined February 2017
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It’s worth repeating: Wood smoke pollution is not a “nuisance.”
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FamiliesForCleanAir@Healthy_AirOct 19
“Helicopters and crews on Sunday, Oct. 18, tried to gain more control over the Cooley Fire, a control burn that got out of hand north of Lake Sonoma Friday. By morning, they had reached 5% containment and estimated the size at 731 acres…” pressdemocrat.com/2026/10/18…

Cal Fire: 731-acre escaped prescribed burn by Lake Sonoma 5% contained

Helicopters and crews on Sunday tried to gain more control over the Cooley Fire, a control burn that got out of hand north of Lake Sonoma Friday.

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Dr Jill Belch
@JillBelchOct 18
To all Health Professionals out there worried about #AirPollution, please consider signing this @GobalActionPlan letter (Health professionals only, I’m afraid) Links in next post
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Politely objecting to wood-stoves@GiantStenchPipeOct 18
The @bmj_latest talk about the @StoveIndustry making legal threats and lobbying of councils because they warned people of the PM harm wood burning, particularly in towns/cities. @woodburningldn @doctor youtu.be/38_zIcEjJz8?si=6sUj…

Are "Eco-Friendly" Wood Burners Actually Toxic?

Is your cozy wood-burning stove doing more harm than good? In this ...

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FamiliesForCleanAir@Healthy_AirOct 17
The findings, published as a preprint in Aerosol Research and currently under peer review, carry significant implications not just for Greece but for any country where economic pressures have pushed households back toward wood stoves. bioengineer.org/wood-burning…

Wood-Burning Stoves, Not Traffic, Drive Greece's Winter Air Pollution

A major study of more than 545 air samples across five Greek cities finds that winter wood burning for home heating, not traffic, is the dominant and most variable source of hazardous PM2.5 pollution.

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FamiliesForCleanAir@Healthy_AirOct 15
“If this petition gets 10,000 signatures, government will respond to it. If this petition gets 100,000 signatures, it will be considered for debate in Parliament…” birminghammail.co.uk/news/mi…

Andy Burnham told to ban wood and log burners in residential areas

A petition on the Parliamentary website has called on the Labour Party government to take action.

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What financial toll has your neighbors’ wood burning taken on you? We’d like to hear about it!
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Neighbours Against Wood Smoke@NbrsVsWoodSmokeOct 12
Average “Ecodesign” emits 1.75g of carcinogenic Benzo[a]pyrene per year. Neighbours of prolific burners will be exposed to much more than the 1 ng/m3 “target value for health.” Defra refuse to answer questions about their “exempt stoves” advice! @BarryGardiner @tobyperkinsmp
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FamiliesForCleanAir@Healthy_AirOct 10
“datacentre would have to burn 4.9m tonnes of wood a year…” theguardian.com/uk-news/2026…

Drax datacentre could create nearly twice the yearly emissions of all Gatwick flights

Exclusive: Campaign group’s analysis of North Yorkshire plans finds datacentre would have to burn 4.9m tonnes of wood a year

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Politely objecting to wood-stoves@GiantStenchPipeOct 9
Replying to @GiantStenchPipe @dsawsp
prescribed burns as "ecocide" while the government fostering this, deny deny deny abc.net.au/listen/programs/s…

Controlled burns destroy ecosystems and may not reduce fire risk - ABC listen

If a forest experiences a natural fire every 80 years, there is no chance for the ecosystem to re-establish when that frequency becomes a prescribed burn every five years says biologist Kingsley...

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The article begins well, and ends with unfortunate “both sides” framing. Chronic exposure to wood smoke pollution is a human rights issue. It is not equivalent to a lifestyle choice, and media coverage of this topic needs to start reflecting that. abc.net.au/news/2026-10-08/w…

Clean-air advocates want the government to axe woodfired heaters

Victoria is moving new homes off gas, but clean-air campaigners say wood heater pollution is getting less attention, while some households say they want to keep theirs. 

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Pollution from prescribed burns is becoming a growing problem.
FamiliesForCleanAir@Healthy_AirOct 7
Controlled burn leads to Bay Area air quality smoke advisory kron4.com/news/bay-area/salm…

Salmon Creek controlled burn leads to Bay Area air quality smoke advisory

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The Bay Area Air District is issuing an air quality smoke advisory through Wednesday because of smoke from the Salmon Creek prescribed burn. The controlled burn just no…

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There’s no “ban on the cards,” unfortunately.
FamiliesForCleanAir@Healthy_AirOct 3
Unfortunate the editor felt the need to give industry the last word: examinerlive.co.uk/news/uk-w…

Wood burner ban on the cards as new plan sets stricter fireplace rules

Labour's Environmental Improvement Plan proposes a ban on older wood burning stoves and stricter fireplace rules

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FamiliesForCleanAir@Healthy_AirOct 1
“Nick Hopkinson, medical director at the British Lung Association warns against any and all use of wood-burning fires…” emagazine.com/wood-burning-s…

Wood Burning Stoves & Fireplaces: Bad For Our Health?

Wood burning stoves and fireplaces are an air pollution hazard that we willingly invite into and around our homes.

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Karina Kanepe@KarinaKanepeOct 1
Replying to @dsawsp
It seems that-on issue of wood smoke pollution & the negative impact of wood burning on human/enviro health-the plan is to kick the can down the road indefinitely.
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City officials in Launceston, Australia approved a “Domestic Wood Smoke Plan.” It leaves a lot to be desired. New post on our website: dsawsp.org/blog/an-ineffecti…
An autumn view of a neighborhood in Launceston, Australia. Text says “A wasted opportunity in Launceston.”

ALT An autumn view of a neighborhood in Launceston, Australia. Text says “A wasted opportunity in Launceston.”

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Worth repeating.
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Our board chair, Dr Brian Moench, recently wrote an opinion piece about the growing problem of prescribed fire smoke. “On a national scale, at least 10,000 people die annually from wildfire smoke, but slightly more die from prescribed burn smoke.” counterpunch.org/2026/09/25/…

No Physician Would "Prescribe" the Forest Service's Intentional Burns

Air pollution kills people, especially severe air pollution, even short-term. The EPA has a 24-hour safety limit for air pollution for this reason. Some

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“The toxic fumes are currently seeping through every crack into the living spaces. It's getting worse and worse.”
Sandra Rohde@sandrarohde_Sep 26
Wenn Dorfbewohnern die Luftqualität und das Wohlergehen ihrer Mitmenschen völlig egal sind... Kokelei im Garten (blauer Rauch, Mitte) und Scheitholzheizung links. Der giftige Qualm kommt gerade durch alle Ritzen in die Wohnräume. Es wird immer schlimmer. #holzofengate
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Sandra Rohde@sandrarohde_Sep 26
Wenn Dorfbewohnern die Luftqualität und das Wohlergehen ihrer Mitmenschen völlig egal sind... Kokelei im Garten (blauer Rauch, Mitte) und Scheitholzheizung links. Der giftige Qualm kommt gerade durch alle Ritzen in die Wohnräume. Es wird immer schlimmer. #holzofengate
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FamiliesForCleanAir@Healthy_AirSep 26
Controlled burn draws backlash after smoke inundates Bay Area communities ktvu.com/news/angel-island-c…

Angel Island controlled burn draws backlash after smoke inundates Bay Area communities

A controlled burn on Angel Island sent thick smoke into several Bay Area communities due to botched wind forecasts. Local officials and residents expressed frustration over disrupted daily routines,...

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