Wood and coal burning stoves currently account for 38 per cent of particulate matter air pollution which the government plans to reduce 30 per cent in total by 2030.
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With stoves being more cost efficient than ever wood burning stoves multi fuel stoves are a great way to heat your home very cost effectively.
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Wood and coal burning stoves currently account for 38 per cent of particulate matter air pollution which the government plans to reduce 30 per cent in total by 2030.
Cosy open fires and wood burning stoves are at the heart of many homes up and down the country but the use of certain fuels means that they are also the biggest source of the most harmful.
By choosing a beautiful fireplace or a charming multi fuel stove you can enjoy all the benefits of a real fire.
An estimated 2 5m homes in the uk rely on this or coal for heating.
Wood burning stoves and coal fires are the single largest source of pm2 5 contributing three times as much of the pollution as road transport the environment department defra said.
While emissions from domestic burning have reduced significantly since the 1950 s cities are still the worst affected areas.
No the government isn t blocking the sale of wood or coal burning stoves in the uk.
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Wood burning accounts for up to 31 of.
Many parts of the uk are smoke control areas where you can t emit smoke from a chimney unless you re burning an authorised fuel or using exempt appliances for example burners or stoves.
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For your home there is nothing more welcoming than a warm cosy fire.
The government said wood burning stoves and coal fires are the largest source of fine particulate matter pm2 5 small particles of air pollution which find their way into the body s lungs and blood.
Every year over one hundred thousand wood burning stoves are fitted in the uk.