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Doctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution @dsawsp.org · 1d

This happened at a #biomass plant in rural Northwest California.

“On March 31, a man was engulfed in flames at the mill while cleaning a piece of equipment. He subsequently leapt from a catwalk…”

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…

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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.

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Doctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution @dsawsp.org · 3d

Good question: “There are usually ‘no smoking’ (cigarette, cigar, etc.) rules in the campground, and separate areas for smokers, away from campers. What makes that different from campfire smoke?”

Do you believe there should be 'No Campfire' zones in campgrounds?

Do you think it’s a good idea for campgrounds to set aside a certain area in their parks where campfires are not permitted? We’ve discussed this before,

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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 5d

People are living longer, and this is something to be celebrated! But research shows that #AirPollution increases the likelihood of people becoming frail in middle and old age. "Ensuring cleaner air, clean household energy, & smoke-free environments, especially in highly exposed communities is key".

Frailty in ageing populations worsened by air pollution, global review finds

Coauthor of research says condition linked to heightened vulnerability and loss of independence – but is reversible

www.theguardian.com

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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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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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Doctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution @dsawsp.org · 9d

“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

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Roger B @rajb63.bsky.social · 10d

And we still allow this in most urban areas of WA State. Why?

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Families for Clean Air @healthyair.bsky.social · 11d

“A researcher at the UCL Institute of Health Informatics…Her work revealed “wood burning hotspots” and linked increased lung cancer rates in affluent areas to potential carcinogen exposure from wood smoke…”
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Wood burning and cooking to be covered by Conference Discussion Panel

The discussion panel at this year’s National Air Quality Conference will consider the twin issues of domestic wood burning and cooking – both domestic and commercial. Our panelists will discuss the w...

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Doctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution @dsawsp.org · 12d

A recent new story on our website: “We were made so sick that first winter… Our bedroom leaked a lot of smoke, even through the fan in the ensuite.…” www.dsawsp.org/personal-sto...

We were made so sick

A family suffered for years after a neighbour installed a wood heater next door.

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Families for Clean Air @healthyair.bsky.social · 13d

“According to an international study on air pollution residents in towns and cities that have PM2.5 annual average levels of 10 µg/m³ were breathing air that was as harmful as smoking 166 cigarettes a year…”
www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3608...

The Press

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Doctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution @dsawsp.org · 16d

Wood smoke—whether visible or invisible—is toxic.

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Doctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution @dsawsp.org · 18d

A wood-burning restaurant in San Francisco is severely smoking out nearby homes. #WoodBurningRestaurant

This S.F. restaurant helped revive its neighborhood. But neighbors say there’s a problem

Nearby residents have frequently complained about this hugely popular restaurant in San Francisco. Here’s why.

www.sfchronicle.com

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Families for Clean Air @healthyair.bsky.social · 19d

New on our website: More evidence links wood smoke and dementia
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

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Doctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution @dsawsp.org · 20d

“A campfire is like a small, man-made forest fire that you are inhaling. We know that has health impacts... cardiovascular and respiratory effects. That is settled science. It’s not up for debate anymore….” —Prof. Scott Weichenthal, McGill U. www.montrealgazette.com/news/article...

Montreal family sues for $4.2 million after exposure to campfire smoke at Mont-Tremblant Park

Sépaq did not do enough to limit exposure that led to health problems, the lawsuit states.

www.montrealgazette.com

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Doctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution @dsawsp.org · 24d

“Over 1.2 million people with lung conditions in the Netherlands are affected by poor air quality, mainly caused by household wood stoves, barbecues, and fire pits, the Dutch Lung Foundation (Longfonds) said.” nltimes.nl/2025/09/14/h...

Household wood smoke leaves 1.2 million Dutch with lung conditions struggling to breathe

Over 1.2 million people with lung conditions in the Netherlands are affected by poor air quality, mainly caused by household wood stoves, barbecues, and fire pits, the Dutch Lung Foundation (Longfonds...

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Doctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution @dsawsp.org · 24d

Good to see the message spreading: “Evidence shows that wood-burning heaters contribute to pollution and exacerbate health problems, but many people are unaware of the dangers.”

Experts issue warning over shocking health hazards caused by fireplaces: 'Like having a truck idling in your living room'

Australian experts are sounding the alarm on the dangerous health and environmental effects of wood-burning heaters.

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Doctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution @dsawsp.org · 25d

We would add that incentives that promote wood burning need to end too. And very much agree on heat pumps! www.dsawsp.org/environment/...

Wood burning and our climate

Wood burning is a significant source of climate pollutants and contributes to global warming.

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Families for Clean Air @healthyair.bsky.social · 26d

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Outrage in Canberra as ACT Government backtracks on wood heater phase-out

Campaigners in Australia’s capital have expressed shock following the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Government’s apparent backflip on its 2023 commitment to phase out wood heaters in suburban are...

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Doctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution @dsawsp.org · 26d

Thanks, Bill. Very much so.

www.dsawsp.org/personal-sto...

Personal wood smoke stories

Personal stories from neighbors of wood-burning households describing how wood smoke pollution has affected their lives.

www.dsawsp.org

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Doctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution @dsawsp.org · 26d

We have a bit on our website about it: www.dsawsp.org/secondhand-s...

Wood burning industry tactics

Using recognizable tactics, the wood burning industry works to mislead the public and shape public policies for their benefit.

www.dsawsp.org

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Doctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution @dsawsp.org · 26d

Absolutely! We’d add the wood burning industry too, who also lobby against clean air and climate measures. In the US (and possibly elsewhere) they even team up with the fossil gas industry to fight for gas and against electrification legislation. For example: hpba.quorum.us/issues/

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Dr Gary Fuller @drgaryfuller.bsky.social · 27d

"Left unchecked, toxic air will keep shortening lives and worsening health everywhere. But the good news is that solutions are at hand."

@janeburston.bsky.social, @cleanairfund.bsky.social in today's letters page.

#airpollution is a solvable problem!

www.theguardian.com/environment/...