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Price cap rise highlights grid risks. Modern wood burning adds resilience - Charnwood Stoves

Charnwood @charnwoodstoves.bsky.social · 9d

A Charnwood stove puts you back in control. If energy costs soar or the grid falters, you’ve still got reliable heat powered by sustainable, renewable fuel. Practical resilience and lasting comfort for the toughest winters.
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The Ofgem price cap has now risen by 2% to £1,755 for a typical dual-fuel bill, while UK energy debt is at a record £4.4bn. Charities warn that a majority of households expect to restrict heating, wit...

London’s latest air quality data shows total PM2.5 is falling and wood burning’s contribution is decreasing - Charnwood Stoves

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Charnwood @charnwoodstoves.bsky.social · 18d

The lastest LAEI data for London has been published - and the results are encouraging for all of us who are actively trying to improve our Capital's air quality. www.charnwood.com/news/londons...

We have taken a look at the newest London Atmospheric Emissions Inventory (LAEI) and can report that overall particulate pollution in the capital is still falling, which is great news. In fact, betwee...

Wood Burning for the Future: Balancing Tradition, Innovation, and Emerging Science on UFPs - Charnwood Stoves

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Charnwood @charnwoodstoves.bsky.social · Sep 13

Our stoves slash PM2.5s by upto 90% v old fires. Yet some activists now shift focus to UFPs. Science shows these come from many sources & no link to wood stoves is proven. Innovation + good practice = cleaner, smarter burning. Read the truths about modern WB here - www.charnwood.com/news/wood-bu...

For generations, wood-burning stoves have offered warmth, comfort, self-reliance, and a connection to one of nature’s oldest renewable fuels. At Charnwood, we believe these qualities must be closely a...

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Charnwood @charnwoodstoves.bsky.social · Sep 10

This was mainly to dispel the untruths around indoor air pollution and stoves but since you ask this example shows the PM2.5s around the chimney outside. Very little difference. As for the other pollutants you mention - come and see us and we can talk them through www.instagram.com/p/CosbjgktUZ...

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Charnwood @charnwoodstoves.bsky.social · Sep 10

So here is an interesting experiment: PM2.5 readings in and around everyday London … and then a stove shop! www.instagram.com/reel/DCSGZZQ...

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Jason Scarlett on X: "Air Pollution and Weaponised Science" / X

Charnwood @charnwoodstoves.bsky.social · Sep 8

‘Unless we start being honest, the greatest threat to public health & social injustice will not be particles in the air, but the weaponisation of science itself’. A must-read, powerful article from @jayscarlett.bsky.social raising some key points around misleading headlines x.com/jayscarlett7...

Air Pollution and Weaponised Science

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Charnwood @charnwoodstoves.bsky.social · Aug 29

Thoughtful and challenging article. Well worth a read to understand the bigger picture

Jason Scarlett @jayscarlett.bsky.social · Aug 28

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Jason Scarlett on X: "Climate Change, Health, and the Risk of Short-Sighted Campaigning" / X

Climate Change, Health, and the Risk of Short-Sighted Campaigning

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Charnwood @charnwoodstoves.bsky.social · Aug 22

But we ARE offering to engage with you and have never threatened you. We are confident of the facts and that is why we are happy to talk while respecting your position. It is up to you but the offer remains.

Charnwood @charnwoodstoves.bsky.social · Aug 21

Honestly?! We are trying to engage so we can see progress and understand better. If you don't want to that is fine - but in the real world progress is always made by meeting. If you assume our motives are malign then there is little point discussing further, but that would be a pity.

Charnwood @charnwoodstoves.bsky.social · Aug 21

Sorry that invitation was for Neighbours - but you would be welcome too at another time (unless you are the same person??)

Charnwood @charnwoodstoves.bsky.social · Aug 21

Really happy to arrange a teams meeting to discuss all this. Honestly can't really understand why you are so resistant as you have so much to say on here and as you acknowledge it isn't so easy on SM. That is why most don't engage with you - we do try - but it never seems as you want progress...

Charnwood @charnwoodstoves.bsky.social · Aug 21

Great - we are engineers too! Why don't we just talk and see if we can make progress!

Charnwood @charnwoodstoves.bsky.social · Aug 21

And therein lie the the difference between us! We are innovating to solve issues because we want to see improvement.

Charnwood @charnwoodstoves.bsky.social · Aug 21

Happy to discuss any of this - will be much more productive than just criticising each other...

Charnwood @charnwoodstoves.bsky.social · Aug 21

In fairness we are saying that better regulation and innovation are the answer. We don't like pollution either! Disagree about needing a ban, but always happy to discuss with you when you want to engage.

Charnwood @charnwoodstoves.bsky.social · Aug 21

OK! The point of the article is only to suggest the best way forward is by innovating instead of banning. Quite happy to discuss it further. We drive cars, use solar, wind, heat pumps, batteries and stoves so we are not criticising you in any way. Why don't we arrange to talk?

Charnwood @charnwoodstoves.bsky.social · Aug 21

We even like Moral Guardians 😜 - and you would be very welcome - hopefully no-one has got any heating on today where you live!

Charnwood @charnwoodstoves.bsky.social · Aug 21

Ahh - good point on fewer not less. We agree on that!
Honestly no anger here - we are 'happy and sunny' from the Isle of Wight - come and visit us!

Charnwood @charnwoodstoves.bsky.social · Aug 21

It is not meant be to be angry😀We do need to keep warm and good wood heating has many advantages compared with other 'green' forms of heating and certainly less disadvantages than most. But come and see for yourself - you know you are always very welcome.

Charnwood @charnwoodstoves.bsky.social · Aug 21

Sorry Mike - you may have misunderstood. We care about people's health which is why we are doing what we do. Perhaps have a closer look at what is being argued.

Why 'Just Ban It' is the wrong answer to complex problems - Charnwood Stoves

Charnwood @charnwoodstoves.bsky.social · Aug 21

Morning Mike - thank you for your, as ever encouraging critique! Out of interest what in the first paragraph did you disagree with?

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Charnwood @charnwoodstoves.bsky.social · Aug 20

Banning feels bold, but it’s often lazy. From transport to heating our homes: progress comes from fixing flaws, not scrapping whole solutions. www.charnwood.com/news/why-jus...

Modern society has developed a curious habit: when faced with a problem, our first instinct is not to solve it, but to call for its eradication. Campaign groups, pressure organisations and self-appoin...

British made Room Heating Stoves range - Charnwood Stoves

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Charnwood @charnwoodstoves.bsky.social · Aug 16

Trust is built through talking to one another and understanding each other. Appreciate your situation is not easy but we could do a Zoom/Teams call if that’s easier. Figures can be found here. Pick the model then look at the documentation www.charnwood.com/room-heating...

Room Heating stoves give you a great crackling fire and warmth to the room. Alongside making outstanding features in your home with Charnwoods craftsmanship

Charnwood @charnwoodstoves.bsky.social · Aug 15

Our test figures can be found online. Our invitation for you to come and see us is so we can understand each other better. We have over 50 years of experience in burning technology. Surely if you were serious about seeing meaningful change you’d want to talk in detail?