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Eight London Boroughs Threatened Over Wood Burning Campaigns

3/5/2026

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Eight London boroughs received threats from lobbyists over campaigns labeling wood burning as “careless, not cosy.”
The Stove Industry Association says its correspondence aimed to ensure balanced marketing.
Research links wood burning to 2,500 UK deaths annually and to 20% of fine particulate matter emissions.
Health campaigners criticize the government consultation on wood-burning stoves for lacking urban bans and for promoting lower-emission models.
The consultation ends March 19.

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Eight London boroughs received threats from lobbyists over campaigns labeling wood burning as “careless, not cosy.”
The Stove Industry Association says its correspondence aimed to ensure balanced marketing.
Research links wood burning to 2,500 UK deaths annually and to 20% of fine particulate matter emissions.
Health campaigners criticize the government consultation on wood-burning stoves for lacking urban bans and for promoting lower-emission models.
The consultation ends March 19.