Doctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution
@dsawsp.org
We are an international coalition dedicated to reducing harm to human health and our climate by decreasing wood burning. www.dsawsp.org
This #CleanAirNight, a reminder that wood smoke isn’t a “nuisance”—it’s a serious public health issue.
January 22, 2026 at 6:47 PM
This #CleanAirNight, a reminder that wood smoke isn’t a “nuisance”—it’s a serious public health issue.
Did you know that wood burning is the most polluting way to heat your home?
That is a key message for #CleanAirNight this year. Now in its 3rd year, Clean Air Night is an annual awareness campaign organized by the UK’s Global Action Plan.
We are again official supporters of Clean Air Night.
That is a key message for #CleanAirNight this year. Now in its 3rd year, Clean Air Night is an annual awareness campaign organized by the UK’s Global Action Plan.
We are again official supporters of Clean Air Night.
January 22, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Did you know that wood burning is the most polluting way to heat your home?
That is a key message for #CleanAirNight this year. Now in its 3rd year, Clean Air Night is an annual awareness campaign organized by the UK’s Global Action Plan.
We are again official supporters of Clean Air Night.
That is a key message for #CleanAirNight this year. Now in its 3rd year, Clean Air Night is an annual awareness campaign organized by the UK’s Global Action Plan.
We are again official supporters of Clean Air Night.
It’s worth repeating: “Clean burning” is a myth.
January 2, 2026 at 3:34 PM
It’s worth repeating: “Clean burning” is a myth.
Wishing you all a future filled with clean, wood-smoke-free air.
December 24, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Wishing you all a future filled with clean, wood-smoke-free air.
Regulators and others often treat wood smoke pollution as a “nuisance” issue. But is it?
December 10, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Regulators and others often treat wood smoke pollution as a “nuisance” issue. But is it?
The effects of wood burning go far beyond physical symptoms.
November 18, 2025 at 9:11 PM
The effects of wood burning go far beyond physical symptoms.
Burning clean, dry wood creates dirty, polluted air.
October 23, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Burning clean, dry wood creates dirty, polluted air.
Clean wood-smoke-free air matters.
October 11, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Clean wood-smoke-free air matters.
Wood smoke—whether visible or invisible—is toxic.
September 22, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Wood smoke—whether visible or invisible—is toxic.
Great to see this continuing! “We’re urging residents to give up wood burning, so we can tackle London’s toxic air and create a healthier Hackney for everyone.” news.hackney.gov.uk/news/hackney...
September 4, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Great to see this continuing! “We’re urging residents to give up wood burning, so we can tackle London’s toxic air and create a healthier Hackney for everyone.” news.hackney.gov.uk/news/hackney...
How much has your neighbor’s wood burning cost you?
August 31, 2025 at 3:58 PM
How much has your neighbor’s wood burning cost you?
Is wood smoke affecting you? We’d like to hear about it! Share your story at the link below. #WoodSmokePollution #WoodSmokeStories #AirPollution
August 15, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Is wood smoke affecting you? We’d like to hear about it! Share your story at the link below. #WoodSmokePollution #WoodSmokeStories #AirPollution
In a TV news segment about lung cancer: “In patients that have a history of wood burning, wood-burning stoves, or things used to heat, any smoke exposure—not just smoking, but smoke exposure in general—that’s a risk factor,” Dr. Phillips [a pulmonologist] explained. www.wspa.com/news/ask-the...
August 14, 2025 at 2:55 PM
In a TV news segment about lung cancer: “In patients that have a history of wood burning, wood-burning stoves, or things used to heat, any smoke exposure—not just smoking, but smoke exposure in general—that’s a risk factor,” Dr. Phillips [a pulmonologist] explained. www.wspa.com/news/ask-the...
July 2, 2025 at 3:09 PM
It’s been known for a long time that wood smoke is similar to cigarette smoke and that it harms children. The study this quote is taken from, for instance, was published in 1993. (It found that fine particle pollution from wood burning makes breathing more difficult for young asthmatic children.)
May 16, 2025 at 4:05 PM
It’s been known for a long time that wood smoke is similar to cigarette smoke and that it harms children. The study this quote is taken from, for instance, was published in 1993. (It found that fine particle pollution from wood burning makes breathing more difficult for young asthmatic children.)
Wood burning creates air pollution hotspots. www.dsawsp.org/health/wood-...
April 24, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Wood burning creates air pollution hotspots. www.dsawsp.org/health/wood-...
March 25, 2025 at 2:45 PM
As we get ready for #CleanAirNight, a reminder that Defra-approved wood stoves create air pollution hotspots in Smoke Control Areas. ⬇️
January 21, 2025 at 9:50 AM
As we get ready for #CleanAirNight, a reminder that Defra-approved wood stoves create air pollution hotspots in Smoke Control Areas. ⬇️
We are supporting Clean Air Night this year. It’s great to see awareness growing!
#WoodSmokePollution
#CleanAirNight
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#CleanAirNight
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January 13, 2025 at 1:17 PM
We are supporting Clean Air Night this year. It’s great to see awareness growing!
#WoodSmokePollution
#CleanAirNight
www.dsawsp.org/blog/we-are-...
#WoodSmokePollution
#CleanAirNight
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Wishing you a future filled with clean, wood smoke-free air. #HappyHolidays
December 24, 2024 at 2:33 PM
Wishing you a future filled with clean, wood smoke-free air. #HappyHolidays
Is a nearby wood burner smoking you out? Share your story: www.dsawsp.org/personal-sto...
#WoodSmokePollution
#WoodSmokeStories
#WoodSmokePollution
#WoodSmokeStories
November 25, 2024 at 3:51 AM
Is a nearby wood burner smoking you out? Share your story: www.dsawsp.org/personal-sto...
#WoodSmokePollution
#WoodSmokeStories
#WoodSmokePollution
#WoodSmokeStories