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A nighttime view of a suburban residential street in London.

We’re supporting Clean Air Night

DSAWSP is joining Clean Air Night this year, which aims to “shine a light on the uncomfortable truth about wood burning.”

A fluffy black and white cat sits in front of a lit wood stove.

Wood smoke pollution harms pets too

When fine particle pollution levels go up, so do veterinary costs.

A closeup of a hand placing a piece of firewood into a lit wood stove.

Doctors speak out against wood stove ban reversal

Doctors in Scotland explain why a proposed wood stove ban needs to be reinstated.

People walk on a street in Utrecht on a sunny day.

City to ban wood heating

The Dutch city of Utrecht plans to ban the use of wood stoves and fireplaces by 2030.

A closeup view of a fire burning inside a lit wood stove.

More deaths when particles are from wood burning

A recent study in London linked wood smoke particles with more deaths.

Smoke billowing out of home’s chimney in Canberra, Australia

David’s story from Canberra

A smoked-out Australian with COPD died after his pleas for help were ignored.

More wood smoke resources

Citizen science air monitoring

Revealing localized pollution from wood burning that regulatory air monitoring misses.

A woman is reading next to a modern looking wood stove.

Wood smoke quick facts

Ten quick facts about wood smoke pollution.

A young girl on a swing is pushed by her mother.

Advocate for wood smoke-free air

Actions you can take to support wood smoke-free air in your community.

Wood smoke pollution references

A bibliography of studies, articles, and other reference resources.

Related topic: Personal wood smoke stories

Read wood smoke pollution stories and share your own.

Related topic: Secondhand smoke issues

Parallels between wood smoke pollution and secondhand cigarette smoke issues.