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Neighbours Against Wood Smoke @nbrsvswoodsmoke.bsky.social · 1d

Typical of the stove industry's selfish attitude. Power outages are the worst time to burn wood as neighbours are unable to use their air purifiers. It costs us £££ to buy & run all the air purifiers, dehumidifiers, tumble dryers, etc we need when neighbours burn wood. Clean air poverty exists too!

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Neighbours Against Wood Smoke @nbrsvswoodsmoke.bsky.social · 1d

He was Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government who are responsible for the HETAS "Competent Person Scheme", allowing the stove industry to “mark their own homework” putting the lives of neighbours at risk. Did he declare a conflict of interest for this role?

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Neighbours Against Wood Smoke @nbrsvswoodsmoke.bsky.social · 1d

“Ecodesign” stoves now create more PM2.5 pollution than ALL powers stations in the UK and “modern” stoves burning “Ready to Burn” wood are the largest source of carcinogenic Benzo[a]pyrene in the UK. These extremely high emissions are often emitted less than 2m from neighbours windows.

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Neighbours Against Wood Smoke @nbrsvswoodsmoke.bsky.social · 1d

stoveindustryassociation.org/ecodesign-re...

SIA Ecodesign Ready Westminster launch - Stove Industry Association | SIA

stoveindustryassociation.org

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Neighbours Against Wood Smoke @nbrsvswoodsmoke.bsky.social · 1d

How much influence did Robert Jenrick have on the aggressive stove industry lobbying that has devastated the health & lives of many people in SCAs after many decades of smoke free living? His father’s company has made huge profits from assaulting neighbours with toxic fumes from “Ecodesign” stoves.

Fergus Murray @fergus.oolong.co.uk · 1d

To be fair (perhaps excessively so) his company did, at least, start out as gas fitters.

A page from an early filing with Companies House:

Charlton and Jenrick Limited

Directors Report

The Directors present their annual report and the audited financial statements for fifteen months ended 31st December 1987.

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ACTIVITIES

The Company retails and fits gas fires, fireplaces and accessories.

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REVIEW OF DEVELOPMENT

The Company was incorporated on 17th July 1986 as Liggart Limited, changed its name on 21st August 1986 and commenced to trade on ist September 1986..

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DIVIDENDS

The Directors do not recommand the payment of a dividend.

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FUTURE PROSPECTS

The Directors are optimistic about the longterm prospects of the Company and intend in the near future to increase the authorised share capital and the issued share capital of the Company by capitalisation of part of their loan account.

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DIRECTORS

The present membership of the board since incorporation and at present is set out below. Both of the Directors have served throughout the period.

The Directors interests as defined by the Companies Act, in the shares of the Company at the date of incorporation and at 31st December 1987 is as follows:

Ordinary Shares of

£1 each

W.J. Jenrick
B.G. Charlton

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Neighbours Against Wood Smoke @nbrsvswoodsmoke.bsky.social · 2d

Please don’t imply that air pollution in London is no longer a problem. Good news for one pollutant, NO2, but many Londoners lives are still blighted by extremely toxic and carcinogenic PM2.5, Benzo[a]pyrene & many other emissions from failure to curtail wood burning, particularly in outer suburbs.

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Neighbours Against Wood Smoke @nbrsvswoodsmoke.bsky.social · 5d

Thanks for raising awareness of wood burning harms @johnwhitbymp.bsky.social PM2.5 & BaP emissions from deadly "modern" stoves have devastated the health of neighbours in areas where we were previously protected by the Clean Air Act.A tiny numer of people (<1m) causing> PM2.5 than ALL power stations

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Neighbours Against Wood Smoke @nbrsvswoodsmoke.bsky.social · 5d

Defra & the stove industry should be held accountable for the devastation caused to neighbours health from the disgraceful way that highly polluting “Ecodesign” stoves are “exempt” from Clear Air Act legislation. These deadly appliances have undermined all the improvements in road vehicles emissions

Healthy Air Coalition UK @healthyairuk.bsky.social · 6d

Barry Gardiner MP gave the audience food for thought, arguing that everyone harmed by pollution should be able to bring a case against the government, learning from the story of @ellarobertafdn.bsky.social. He rightly called for a new Clean Air Act - A HAC campaign!
@barrygardiner.bsky.social #LPC25

Barry Gardiner sits on a stage next to the Chair and other panellists, and speaks into a microphone.

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Neighbours Against Wood Smoke @nbrsvswoodsmoke.bsky.social · 6d

Great to see the phrase “people who breathed other people’s smoke at home” used here. We need more awareness that burning solid fuel impacts the health of neighbours more than the person choosing to burn and that passive smoking includes all types of smoke!

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Neighbours Against Wood Smoke @nbrsvswoodsmoke.bsky.social · 7d

PM2.5, Benzo[a]pyrene & many other emissions are unacceptable too, yet no action has been taken to curtail the use of "Ecodesign" stoves or outdoor wood burning. These are completely unnecessary emissions in the ULEZ, yet likely contribute > 1000 tonnes of PM2.5 in London. Please address this too

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Neighbours Against Wood Smoke @nbrsvswoodsmoke.bsky.social · 8d

Their assumptions are flawed! TfL should not be responsible for undertaking the LAEI modelling. Their measurement locations are not in wood smoke hotspots and they are not measuring key pollutants. We intend to keep pushing to expose this failure to protect Londoners from "Ecodesign" emissions.

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Neighbours Against Wood Smoke @nbrsvswoodsmoke.bsky.social · 8d

The job is not done regarding PM2.5 because of the mayor's refusal to take action on “Ecodesign” stoves and all forms of outdoor solid fuel burning, which likely contributes over 1000 tonnes of PM2.5 in London compared to 23 tonnes PM2.5 reduction from ULEZ. (from NAEI data & govt stats)

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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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Neighbours Against Wood Smoke @nbrsvswoodsmoke.bsky.social · 16d

It would be great & save lives but unfortunately, like many in the Green Party, he wont take a stand on wood burning. They believe its an environmentally friendly form of air pollution with no treat to public health. At Northern AQ conference he said members don’t want #woodburning restrictions.

Islington Clean Air Parents @islingtoncleanair.bsky.social · 16d

Whaaat!!! Wait!!!

A politician who talks about the importance of clean air?

Imagine the millions it would save in NHS bills

💙💙💙💙💙

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 16d

We need to change everything.

Step 1 - join.greenparty.org.uk

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Neighbours Against Wood Smoke @nbrsvswoodsmoke.bsky.social · 20d

More people should not have to be harmed before this stops. The health impacts have been known for years!

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Neighbours Against Wood Smoke @nbrsvswoodsmoke.bsky.social · 20d

Excellent! Hopefully we will see more of this happening as people are becoming more aware of the health impacts of woodsmoke. Its a sad state of affairs that it has come to this- organisations worldwide should already know they should not be causing these completely unnecessary emissions.

Dave Peterson (He/Him) Ⓥ 🇨🇦 @fedupwithbadair.bsky.social · 20d

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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Neighbours Against Wood Smoke @nbrsvswoodsmoke.bsky.social · 23d

Yes, this horrible new fad is destroying the air quality in nearly every seaside town now. And they all claim to be "healthy" despite likely causing PM2.5 levels over 100 µg/m³ for hours! Positioning them by a children's playground shows the general lack of awareness of most local councils.

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Neighbours Against Wood Smoke @nbrsvswoodsmoke.bsky.social · 23d

Excellent! Great that woodburning is first on the list but it would be nice to see images of a wood burner representing air pollution, not the standard exhaust fumes and smoggy city image typically used in the media. Its the invisible toxic fumes that are the greatest threat in cities now.

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Neighbours Against Wood Smoke @nbrsvswoodsmoke.bsky.social · 24d

“Ecodesign” stoves, bonfires, charcoal BBQs and firepits are the main problem in cities now. They cause ~800 tonnes of PM2.5 in London every year. ULEZ savings are 23tonnes/year. A bonfire in a garden can cause similar PM2.5 levels in neighbours homes to wildfire smoke miles away.

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

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.

www.thecooldown.com

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Neighbours Against Wood Smoke @nbrsvswoodsmoke.bsky.social · 25d

Still no comment from you on Benzo[a]pyrene emissions? We are expected to tolerate high levels of this toxic carcinogen less than 2m from our windows so that the stove industry can profit from polluting the air in cities. Modern stoves burning "Ready to Burn" wood are proven to be largest UK source

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Neighbours Against Wood Smoke @nbrsvswoodsmoke.bsky.social · 25d

Its brilliant to see Communities Against Woodsmoke quoted in this article. Too often the stove industry are permitted to spread their misinformation in the media with no mention of clean air campaigners' concerns.
www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5330...

Angus Council stove ban fuels log burner debate

Angus housing committee's decision to ban woodburners in council homes in all but exceptional circumstances has now been hailed by a health campaign group.

www.thecourier.co.uk

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Neighbours Against Wood Smoke @nbrsvswoodsmoke.bsky.social · 27d

Please don’t teach children that burning wood is somehow environmentally friendly. Firepits, charcoal BBQs and bonfires emit 4.2kt of PM2.5 (7.5% of UK total) and more than double all road vehicle exhausts. Smoke harms the health of everyone. 1 in 11 CYP have asthma and wood smoke is a trigger.

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Neighbours Against Wood Smoke @nbrsvswoodsmoke.bsky.social · Sep 9

@eddavey.libdems.org.uk's constituency is full of homes churning out toxic woodsmoke yet have solar panels on their roof and EVS on drive. #Surbiton is worst place in UK for air pollution according to an IQAir study. “Ecodesign” stoves are used by <1m people, yet pollute more than ALL power stations

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Neighbours Against Wood Smoke @nbrsvswoodsmoke.bsky.social · Sep 9

Please take a stand on this too, @greenlibdems.org.uk Many “environmentalists” believe the stove industry greenwashing about wood burning, which has devastating impacts on public health and the environment.

Neighbours Against Wood Smoke @nbrsvswoodsmoke.bsky.social · Sep 9

This is outrageously irresponsible! Come on ‪@greenparty.org.uk @zackpolanski.bsky.social @sianberry.bsky.social please take a stand on this as many of your members have fallen for this despicable misinformation that has ruined the AQ of communities and devastated the lives of vulnerable neighbours

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