Rachel Pidgeon

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.

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

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/...

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.

🟠 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 ⭐️

A high air pollution alert for Thursday 20th March, issued by Imperial College London. The text explains that a further rise in particulate pollution is expected due to a build-up of imported pollution from the continent.

⚡⚡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

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!

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

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...

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