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Wood burners triple the level of harmful pollution particles inside homes.
Tiny particles flood into the room when the burner doors are opened for refueling.
The particles can pass through the lungs and have been linked to a wide range of health damage.
“Recommended that children, elderly or vulnerable, avoid using wood-burning stoves” - Rohit Chakraborty, author.
Data collected every few minutes from pollution monitors in people’s homes.
The particles are the most harmful pollutants in wood smoke, also contains carcinogenic chemicals.
“There is no reason to believe that particulate matter from wood-burning stoves is less toxic than that from fossil fuels,” - Jonathan Grigg, Professor.
“Indoor wood burners contribute significantly to indoor air pollution,” - Dr Grigg.
Air pollution has reduced significantly in recent years. But domestic burning is a major contributor.
Research by University of Sheffield published in the journal Atmosphere.
