Burning wood and coal in the home
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How we can improve the way we burn
Air pollution is the biggest environmental risk to public health.
Burning at home is a major contributor to a type of pollutant called fine particulate matter, which is present in smoke. These tiny particles can damage your lungs and other organs, and harm the health of you and your family.
Making small changes to how you burn can provide benefits such as helping to:
- improve the air we all breathe by reducing the amount of pollution produced
- keep you and your family safe by reducing the risk of chimney fires
- get the most out of your open fire or stove so that it performs better, helping you use less fuel to produce more heat
Page last reviewed: 1 December 2021