Ellen Golla
@woodsmokestinks.bsky.social
Air quality advocate focused on #WoodSmokePollution. Former caregiver.
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Recommended weekend read:
theconversation.com/wood-burning...
theconversation.com/wood-burning...
Wood-burning stoves face new restrictions – but a loophole from Britain’s smog years is fuelling the problem
The UK wants cleaner air. But its rules are stuck in the age of smog.
theconversation.com
December 6, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Recommended weekend read:
theconversation.com/wood-burning...
theconversation.com/wood-burning...
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A sobering weekend read...
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Pollution from coal plants was dropping. Then came Trump and AI.
Data centers’ hunger for electricity is prompting some states to keep their coal-burning power plants from closing — while DC relaxes air pollution limits.
www.politico.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:28 AM
A sobering weekend read...
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
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If your gadgets are talking behind your back, they should at least tell you who they're talking to. "Smart" doesn't necessarily mean safe. A privacy check or two never hurts.
The Naughty List: Why Most “Smart” Gifts Deserve Coal This Year
Your smart home gadgets might be spilling more secrets than your group chat. Learn how you can protect your privacy and keep your home secure this season.
cybersecuritea.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:49 PM
If your gadgets are talking behind your back, they should at least tell you who they're talking to. "Smart" doesn't necessarily mean safe. A privacy check or two never hurts.
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A month today, Father Christmas will be busy squeezing down chimneys.
Did you know that burning wood produces benzene, formaldehyde, arsenic, mercury (& more)?
Help us protect Father C's lungs; please don't burn if you don't need to 🙏 .
www.dsawsp.org/health/wood-...
Did you know that burning wood produces benzene, formaldehyde, arsenic, mercury (& more)?
Help us protect Father C's lungs; please don't burn if you don't need to 🙏 .
www.dsawsp.org/health/wood-...
November 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
A month today, Father Christmas will be busy squeezing down chimneys.
Did you know that burning wood produces benzene, formaldehyde, arsenic, mercury (& more)?
Help us protect Father C's lungs; please don't burn if you don't need to 🙏 .
www.dsawsp.org/health/wood-...
Did you know that burning wood produces benzene, formaldehyde, arsenic, mercury (& more)?
Help us protect Father C's lungs; please don't burn if you don't need to 🙏 .
www.dsawsp.org/health/wood-...
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“…Guess which metric the hackers care about.…” cybersecuritea.com/p/how-tech-l...
When the Firewall Falls: How Tech Layoffs Quietly Make Us All Less Safe
Tech layoffs don’t just hurt workers, they make the tech we rely on shakier. Here’s how those cuts ripple down to your data.
cybersecuritea.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:05 PM
“…Guess which metric the hackers care about.…” cybersecuritea.com/p/how-tech-l...
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Another responsible wood burner…
November 13, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Another responsible wood burner…
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Holiday scams are on the rise. Learn how you can avoid the fake charities, sketchy 'bank' calls, and gift card traps without losing your festive spirit. Our latest CybersecuriTea issue covers simple ways to help your family stay secure this season. Read here:...
November 11, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Holiday scams are on the rise. Learn how you can avoid the fake charities, sketchy 'bank' calls, and gift card traps without losing your festive spirit. Our latest CybersecuriTea issue covers simple ways to help your family stay secure this season. Read here:...
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A group of public health experts in Denmark have recommended banning residential wood burning.
Wood burning ban recommended in Denmark
A group of public health experts have recommended banning residential wood burning in Denmark.
www.dsawsp.org
November 7, 2025 at 10:18 AM
A group of public health experts in Denmark have recommended banning residential wood burning.
Where I live, timber industry slash burning is something the media celebrates… ☹️
SMOKE ALL OVER! The Forestry Companies are Doing Prescribed Burns in the North and in the South This Week
lostcoastoutpost.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Where I live, timber industry slash burning is something the media celebrates… ☹️
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New on our site: The Wood Stove Industry Tried to Silence a Health Campaign — and Lost
www.familiesforcleanair.org/the-wood-sto...
www.familiesforcleanair.org/the-wood-sto...
The Wood Stove Industry Tried to Silence a Health Campaign — and Lost
The Dutch wood stove industry tried to stop a public awareness campaign against wood burning by filing complaints with the country’s advertising regulator.
www.familiesforcleanair.org
November 8, 2025 at 12:49 AM
New on our site: The Wood Stove Industry Tried to Silence a Health Campaign — and Lost
www.familiesforcleanair.org/the-wood-sto...
www.familiesforcleanair.org/the-wood-sto...
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Wow… now let‘s see the FTC crack down on the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association‘s claims about EPA-certified wood stoves:
airqualitynews.com/legislation/...
airqualitynews.com/legislation/...
ASA rules against Stove Industry Alliance over misleading claims
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned two advertising claims by the Stove Industry Association (SIA) after ruling that the trade body misled consumers about the environmental impact of ...
airqualitynews.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Wow… now let‘s see the FTC crack down on the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association‘s claims about EPA-certified wood stoves:
airqualitynews.com/legislation/...
airqualitynews.com/legislation/...
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Wow… if only everyone would take Abby’s advice
www.cleveland.com/advice/2025/...
www.cleveland.com/advice/2025/...
Dear Abby: Neighbor says fireplace is ruining her health, homeowner unsure what to do
In today’s Dear Abby, a homeowner says a neighbor with breathing problems has asked them to stop using their wood-burning fireplace, threatening their friendship if they don’t
www.cleveland.com
November 1, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Wow… if only everyone would take Abby’s advice
www.cleveland.com/advice/2025/...
www.cleveland.com/advice/2025/...
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British Medical Journal on domestic wood burning:
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Domestic wood burners kill thousands and cost NHS millions a year, report suggests
Burning of wood and coal in homes contributes to almost 2500 deaths a year, and stopping unnecessary burning would save the NHS millions of pounds, a report suggests.
An analysis by the charity Globa...
www.bmj.com
October 29, 2025 at 8:51 PM
British Medical Journal on domestic wood burning:
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
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Important story on the horrors of #woodburning by my excellent colleague @dpcarrington.bsky.social a must-read and must-follow:
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Wood burners linked to 2,500 deaths a year in the UK, analysis finds
Use of wood-burning stoves and fires in homes is mostly unnecessary and their toxic pollution costs the NHS millions
www.theguardian.com
October 23, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Important story on the horrors of #woodburning by my excellent colleague @dpcarrington.bsky.social a must-read and must-follow:
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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“…although extreme concentrations of PM2.5 and smoky skies get a lot of attention, more harm is done at the lower concentrations that occur more often.”
You don’t have to see smoke to be harmed by it.
www.cbc.ca/radio/whaton...
You don’t have to see smoke to be harmed by it.
www.cbc.ca/radio/whaton...
This B.C. mother is honouring her son's life by teaching kids about air quality | CBC News
Carter Vigh, 9, died in 2023 after an asthma attack that was made worse by wildfire smoke. His mother. Amber, and the B.C. Lung Foundation collaborated through the Carter’s Project initiative to teach...
www.cbc.ca
October 18, 2025 at 2:03 PM
“…although extreme concentrations of PM2.5 and smoky skies get a lot of attention, more harm is done at the lower concentrations that occur more often.”
You don’t have to see smoke to be harmed by it.
www.cbc.ca/radio/whaton...
You don’t have to see smoke to be harmed by it.
www.cbc.ca/radio/whaton...
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A Facebook group conversation about privacy turned into a doxxing threat, and a real-world reminder of why digital safety plans matter.
That Escalated Quickly
What happens when online drama gets personal? A real story about doxxing, digital safety, and staying calm when the internet gets weird.
cybersecuritea.com
October 16, 2025 at 7:28 PM
A Facebook group conversation about privacy turned into a doxxing threat, and a real-world reminder of why digital safety plans matter.
The “clean renewable energy” the Redwood Coast Energy Authority has staunchly embraced and defended for years. A $68,560 fine for burning an employee in a fireball. www.times-standard.com/2025/10/06/o...
OSHA cites Scotia mill for fireball incident, $68,560 in penalties
Last month, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited the Humboldt Sawmill Company for five violations surrounding a “fireball” accident in Scotia earlier this year, with proposed pen…
www.times-standard.com
October 7, 2025 at 3:13 PM
The “clean renewable energy” the Redwood Coast Energy Authority has staunchly embraced and defended for years. A $68,560 fine for burning an employee in a fireball. www.times-standard.com/2025/10/06/o...
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“Log burning stoves damage lungs 'in the same way as smoking,’ new study shows”: www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/uk-worl...
Log burning stoves damage lungs 'in the same way as smoking'
Wood burners have been linked to a serious decline in lung function in a major new study
www.leicestermercury.co.uk
September 29, 2025 at 11:53 PM
“Log burning stoves damage lungs 'in the same way as smoking,’ new study shows”: www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/uk-worl...
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Phishing just got an upgrade: ScamGPT and pro-level scam tools mean anyone can run a phishing empire. Here's how to fight back.
ScamGPT and the Business of Crime
Cybercrime now runs like a startup. Learn how ScamGPT and pro-grade tools are changing the game and what steps you can take to keep you safe.”
cybersecuritea.com
September 25, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Phishing just got an upgrade: ScamGPT and pro-level scam tools mean anyone can run a phishing empire. Here's how to fight back.
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Wood smoke—whether visible or invisible—is toxic.
September 22, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Wood smoke—whether visible or invisible—is toxic.
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New on our website: More evidence links wood smoke and dementia
www.familiesforcleanair.org/more-evidenc...
www.familiesforcleanair.org/more-evidenc...
More Evidence Links Wood Smoke Pollution to Dementia
A new study adds to mounting evidence that wood smoke pollution increases the risk of developing dementia.
www.familiesforcleanair.org
September 20, 2025 at 1:39 AM
New on our website: More evidence links wood smoke and dementia
www.familiesforcleanair.org/more-evidenc...
www.familiesforcleanair.org/more-evidenc...
