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Chronic Illness Channel @chronicchannel.bsky.social · 9h

Yes, that's a big shame.
Hopefully the cost will come down, as technology improves.
Still better than no test.

Chronic Illness Channel @chronicchannel.bsky.social · 10h

#MECFS

First blood test to diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome

Times article (not behind a paywall)

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First blood test to diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome

Researchers at the University of East Anglia have developed a way of identifying genetic markers for myalgic encephalomyelitis

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Death Stove Industry @deathstoveindustry.bsky.social · 1d

This article overstates some claims.
The UK CCC and IPCC do not class wood burning as carbon neutral.
In terms of overall resilience, especially for keeping critical home systems running, a home battery system provides far greater security and practicality.
#StoveIndustryLies

Myth 1: A modern Ecodesign-compliant stove delivers high efficiency on renewable wood fuel Fact: Ecodesign stoves are more efficient than many older stoves or open fires, but they are not emissions-free or automatically climate-neutral. Ecodesign sets stricter limits on particulate and other pollutant emissions and requires a minimum efficiency (market guidance says ~75% minimum efficiency for Ecodesign stoves vs ~65% for older CE rules). That does mean less wood and lower emissions than older appliances, for some pollutants, but modern stoves still produce particulate matter (PM2.5), CO₂ and other pollutants and will contribute to local air pollution and climate impacts depending on fuel sourcing and timescale.  A 2025 University of Surrey/GCARE field study found that Ecodesign stoves produced higher UFP counts, especially when using briquette fuels. There were also short-term spikes during lighting and refuelling than simple seasoned-wood stoves.
Myth 3: Wood fuel is renewable and low-carbon Fact: Whether wood heating is net low-carbon depends on fuel sourcing, transport, drying, and the timescale for forest regrowth. Policy and scientific debate show biomass/carbon accounting is complex. Some analyses find burning wood can produce more CO₂ per unit energy than fossil fuels in the short term; others point to benefits if wood is sustainably sourced and regrowth is rapid. The article’s blanket framing “renewable wood fuel” glosses over these important nuances. By contrast, wind, solar and hydro do not emit CO₂ during operation and therefore don’t have the same near-term carbon-payback timing issues. The UK Climate Change Committee and IPCC do not class biomass wood burning as carbon neutral.
Bottom line
Charnwood’s article overstates some claims. In terms of overall resilience, especially for keeping critical home systems running, a home battery system provides far greater security and practicality.

Myth 5: Wood burning stoves offer practical resilience Fact:While Ecodesign stoves can provide valuable heat during power cuts, they are not the most resilient or versatile solution for keeping a modern household running. A home battery system offers much broader and cleaner energy resilience, as they can power essential appliances like fridges and freezers enabling food to be preserved, and enable communication by charging phones, powering radios and TVs, while also maintaining comfort and safety without smoke, fire risk, or manual effort. Batteries can be paired with solar panels for renewable, continuous backup power.
✅ Bottom line
Charnwood’s article overstates some claims (e.g., implied carbon-neutrality, a blanket “replace grid energy” message, and an unqualified “50% less wood” statement). These are partly manufacturer claims or simplifications and should be phrased more cautiously and supported with independent evidence. In terms of overall resilience, especially for keeping critical home systems running, a home battery system provides far greater security and practicality.

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Doctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution @dsawsp.org · 2d

A city in the Netherlands plans to ban outdoor recreational wood burning.

City plans to ban recreational wood burning

The Dutch city of Arnhem announces plans to ban outdoor recreational wood burning. Industry claims about wood stoves are also debunked.

www.dsawsp.org

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Mike Hinford @mikehinford.bsky.social · 3d

This government doesn't actually care about people.
They say they are for working people, but it's only certain working people, and for people that are unable to work thru no fault of their own, then the government doesn't even acknowledge they exist!

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Chronic Illness Channel @chronicchannel.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks.

Would you be able to see much of the blood cell? Approx how many smaller particles should I put on each cell?

Chronic Illness Channel @chronicchannel.bsky.social · 5d

Health damaging PM2.5 pollution hitches a lift on red blood cells to spread through the body.

airqualitynews.com/health/pm2-5...

#CleanAir

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Chronic Illness Channel @chronicchannel.bsky.social · 5d

Health damaging PM2.5 pollution hitches a lift on red blood cells to spread through the body.

airqualitynews.com/health/pm2-5...

#CleanAir

@airqualitynews.bsky.social

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Chronic Illness Channel @chronicchannel.bsky.social · 5d

PM2.5 hitches a lift on red blood cells to spread through the body.

airqualitynews.com/health/pm2-5...

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Chronic Illness Channel @chronicchannel.bsky.social · 5d

A bit like this??

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Doctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution @dsawsp.org · 6d

A recent new story on our website from Australia.

Where are the authorities?

A new wood heater was installed next door, leading to polluted air, sickness, and mental anguish.

www.dsawsp.org

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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 6d

Our #Dieselgate petition is growing. Let's get this even higher, before the trial begins on October 13th. Have you signed yet? #AirPollution #DitchDiesel

Make polluters pay for poisoning our children

10 years ago it was revealed that many diesel cars were being fitted with illegal technology that means they emit levels of toxic gases (NOx) exceeding testing and legal limits. These emissions poison...

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Mike Hinford @mikehinford.bsky.social · 6d

And don't believe the stove industry that modern Ecodesign stoves are less polluting.

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Toxic Towns

Future Homes Standard & Wood Burning Stoves

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Chronic Illness Channel @chronicchannel.bsky.social · 8d

Replacing fireplaces and old stoves with Ecodesign stoves will increase PM2.5 pollution above all UK power stations (so that includes the Drax wood burning power station)

Full video on Youtube:
youtu.be/2YgUhzUCPV0

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Chronic Illness Channel @chronicchannel.bsky.social · 8d

#WoodBurningStoves
Replacing fireplaces and old stoves with Ecodesign stoves will increase PM2.5 pollution above all UK power stations (so that includes Drax wood burning power station)

Full video on Youtube:
youtu.be/2YgUhzUCPV0

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Chronic Illness Channel @chronicchannel.bsky.social · 7d

Might?
Please change the word to DOES.

Over 600 studies here showing out wood burning pollution affects health.
www.dsawsp.org/resources/wo...

Wood smoke pollution references

A bibliography of research studies, reports, articles and other reference sources relating to wood smoke pollution, organized by content order on our website.

www.dsawsp.org

Chronic Illness Channel @chronicchannel.bsky.social · 8d

#WoodBurningStoves
Replacing fireplaces and old stoves with Ecodesign stoves will increase PM2.5 pollution above all UK power stations (so that includes Drax wood burning power station)

Full video on Youtube:
youtu.be/2YgUhzUCPV0

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Chronic Illness Channel @chronicchannel.bsky.social · 8d

And swapping fireplaces and older stoves with Ecodesign is not going to help.

Ecodesign stoves will increase PM2.5 pollution above all UK power stations (so that includes the Drax wood burning power station)

Full video on Youtube:
youtu.be/2YgUhzUCPV0

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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 8d

Good news! People who don't use indoor wood burners have better lung function than those who do.

Glad to see investigations into potential links between living in an area with a high concentration of wood stoves & increased rates of respiratory issues, eg inhaler prescriptions. #AirPollution

Experts reveal the hidden impact of indoor wood burners on our health

Wood burning stoves have grown in popularity in Europe during the cost of living crisis

www.independent.co.uk

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Chronic Illness Channel @chronicchannel.bsky.social · 8d

Replacing fireplaces and old stoves with Ecodesign stoves will increase PM2.5 pollution above all UK power stations (so that includes the Drax wood burning power station)

Full video on Youtube:
youtu.be/2YgUhzUCPV0

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Chronic Illness Channel @chronicchannel.bsky.social · 8d

"Researchers used a test to see how much air people could blow out in one second after a deep breath in, also known as forced expiratory volume in one second or FEV1.

They found that declines in FEV1 were larger among people who used indoor wood burners."

www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...

Experts reveal the hidden impact of indoor wood burners on our health

Wood burning stoves have grown in popularity in Europe during the cost of living crisis

www.independent.co.uk

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Chronic Illness Channel @chronicchannel.bsky.social · 8d

"Researchers used a test to see how much air people could blow out in one second after a deep breath in, also known as forced expiratory volume in one second or FEV1.

They found that declines in FEV1 were larger among people who used indoor wood burners."

www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...

Experts reveal the hidden impact of indoor wood burners on our health

Wood burning stoves have grown in popularity in Europe during the cost of living crisis

www.independent.co.uk

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Chronic Illness Channel @chronicchannel.bsky.social · 9d

Why do the stove industry want to poison us?

Why are modern wood burning stoves allowed in newbuild homes in the UK Future Homes Standard?

UK government data shows they are very polluting.

Full video on Youtube:
youtu.be/2YgUhzUCPV0

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Chronic Illness Channel @chronicchannel.bsky.social · 9d

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A video about wood burning stoves and the UK Future Homes Standard, that you might be interested in.

Chronic Illness Channel @chronicchannel.bsky.social · 9d

Why do the stove industry want to poison us?

Why are modern wood burning stoves allowed in newbuild homes in the UK Future Homes Standard?

UK government data shows they are very polluting.

Full video on Youtube:
youtu.be/2YgUhzUCPV0

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Chronic Illness Channel @chronicchannel.bsky.social · 9d

Also as an article on Medium:
medium.com/@ChronicIlln...

Toxic Towns

Future Homes Standard & Wood Burning Stoves

medium.com

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