Rachel Pidgeon
@rpidgeon77.bsky.social
Working on and talking about the health effects of #airpollution & changing narratives on #childhealth at Impact on Urban Health | She/her
Working with @mumsforlungs.bsky.social @globalactionplan.bsky.social & more, I've learned how much wood burning stoves contribute to air pollution. & how low awareness of this link + health harms are. Including as part of future energy efficient/ low carbon heating standards is a missed opportunity.
"We are deeply concerned by the Government's decision to allow wood-burning stoves in new homes."
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
Wood-burning stoves WILL be allowed in new homes
Wood-burning stoves will be allowed in new-build homes across England, the Government has confirmed - despite concerns over their impact on air pollution and carbon emission.
www.dailymail.co.uk
April 28, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Working with @mumsforlungs.bsky.social @globalactionplan.bsky.social & more, I've learned how much wood burning stoves contribute to air pollution. & how low awareness of this link + health harms are. Including as part of future energy efficient/ low carbon heating standards is a missed opportunity.
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To all the people saying, "it's cheaper", no it isn't, unless you have your own supply. Which is one reason why wood burning is predominantly done by wealthy or middle class people, poisoning themselves and poisoning others. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Wood burners more costly for heating than gas boilers, study finds
Charity says research dispels myth that wood burning, which has health risks, is a cheaper energy option
www.theguardian.com
April 18, 2025 at 8:43 AM
To all the people saying, "it's cheaper", no it isn't, unless you have your own supply. Which is one reason why wood burning is predominantly done by wealthy or middle class people, poisoning themselves and poisoning others. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Thank you @georgemonbiot.bsky.social and @drgaryfuller.bsky.social for bringing attention to the deadly pollution pumped out by wood burning stoves - Including those described as 'EcoDesign'. 🔥
We can only reduce UK #AirPollution to livable levels by reversing the trend of burning wood at home.
We can only reduce UK #AirPollution to livable levels by reversing the trend of burning wood at home.
I'm really sorry, but we just need to stop doing this. Your wood-burning hygge leads directly to people's deaths - other people's and perhaps your own.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Map reveals residential wood-burning hotspots in England and Wales
Researchers analyse energy performance certificate data to identify areas with potentially high particle pollution
www.theguardian.com
April 22, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Thank you @georgemonbiot.bsky.social and @drgaryfuller.bsky.social for bringing attention to the deadly pollution pumped out by wood burning stoves - Including those described as 'EcoDesign'. 🔥
We can only reduce UK #AirPollution to livable levels by reversing the trend of burning wood at home.
We can only reduce UK #AirPollution to livable levels by reversing the trend of burning wood at home.
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🟠 Moderate #airpollution in #london today.
🔴 High forecast for tomorrow.
More details from @londonair
Thanks to @impurbanhealth.bsky.social for funding this vital project to bring #airpollution info to the public ⭐️
🔴 High forecast for tomorrow.
More details from @londonair
Thanks to @impurbanhealth.bsky.social for funding this vital project to bring #airpollution info to the public ⭐️
March 19, 2025 at 3:07 PM
🟠 Moderate #airpollution in #london today.
🔴 High forecast for tomorrow.
More details from @londonair
Thanks to @impurbanhealth.bsky.social for funding this vital project to bring #airpollution info to the public ⭐️
🔴 High forecast for tomorrow.
More details from @londonair
Thanks to @impurbanhealth.bsky.social for funding this vital project to bring #airpollution info to the public ⭐️
Reposted by Rachel Pidgeon
⚡⚡High #AirPollution tomorrow in London ⚡⚡
London is experiencing high levels of particulate matter. Please don't drive or burn. londonair.org.uk/LondonAir/Fo...
Join our London schools #AirPollution alert system if you'd like us to send you info on high pollution days: bit.ly/pollutionalert
London is experiencing high levels of particulate matter. Please don't drive or burn. londonair.org.uk/LondonAir/Fo...
Join our London schools #AirPollution alert system if you'd like us to send you info on high pollution days: bit.ly/pollutionalert
March 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM
⚡⚡High #AirPollution tomorrow in London ⚡⚡
London is experiencing high levels of particulate matter. Please don't drive or burn. londonair.org.uk/LondonAir/Fo...
Join our London schools #AirPollution alert system if you'd like us to send you info on high pollution days: bit.ly/pollutionalert
London is experiencing high levels of particulate matter. Please don't drive or burn. londonair.org.uk/LondonAir/Fo...
Join our London schools #AirPollution alert system if you'd like us to send you info on high pollution days: bit.ly/pollutionalert
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AWAIR monitor at @impurbanhealth.bsky.social offices hits 10 for the first time this year @andygrieveair.bsky.social
This shows that even though policies like ULEZ have delivered cleaner air, we are still vulnerable to toxic air pollution and the knock on health impacts. Further action is needed!
This shows that even though policies like ULEZ have delivered cleaner air, we are still vulnerable to toxic air pollution and the knock on health impacts. Further action is needed!
March 10, 2025 at 11:31 AM
AWAIR monitor at @impurbanhealth.bsky.social offices hits 10 for the first time this year @andygrieveair.bsky.social
This shows that even though policies like ULEZ have delivered cleaner air, we are still vulnerable to toxic air pollution and the knock on health impacts. Further action is needed!
This shows that even though policies like ULEZ have delivered cleaner air, we are still vulnerable to toxic air pollution and the knock on health impacts. Further action is needed!
A 'David & Goliath battle' - NEW investigation by @bmj.com shows how McDonalds sway planning decisions in low income areas by threatening legal costs, claiming they encourage healthier lifestyles & more in stark example of industry lobbying.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
McDonald’s accused of tough tactics in fights with councils over new branches
Critics say firm uses ‘playbook’ of questionable arguments to get its way in appeals against planning refusals
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2025 at 11:50 AM
A 'David & Goliath battle' - NEW investigation by @bmj.com shows how McDonalds sway planning decisions in low income areas by threatening legal costs, claiming they encourage healthier lifestyles & more in stark example of industry lobbying.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Air pollution from wood burning stoves has been increasing in recent years. It can have long-term effects on yours & neighbours health and also produces more CO₂ than other forms of heating.
#CleanAirNight is an opportunity to learn more: cleanairnight.org.uk
#CleanAirNight is an opportunity to learn more: cleanairnight.org.uk
January 14, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Air pollution from wood burning stoves has been increasing in recent years. It can have long-term effects on yours & neighbours health and also produces more CO₂ than other forms of heating.
#CleanAirNight is an opportunity to learn more: cleanairnight.org.uk
#CleanAirNight is an opportunity to learn more: cleanairnight.org.uk