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'Rules Tightened' as New Plan Targets Wood Burners
The updated plan targets a 30% reduction in PM2.5 pollution by 2030, addressing health risks linked to wood burning and strengthening smoke control regulations.
- On Monday, the Government unveiled an updated Environmental Improvement Plan and will hold consultations on public wood burning, including stoves and bonfires.
- Officials note domestic combustion's rising role in PM2.5 pollution as it caused a fifth of emissions in 2023 and wood burners emit nearly as much PM2.5 as road transport.
- Rules around smoke-control zones may be tightened to cut emissions, with stove manufacturers asked to modify or withdraw older solid fuel stoves while existing ones remain allowed, Defra said.
- Campaigners demanded the promised consultation begin without delay, urging ministers to act quickly as the Stove Industry Association welcomed a measured approach, while environmental groups called the plan insufficient.
- The Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds framed the measures as a step change toward 2030 goals, with the PM2.5 target increased and �500m allocated to restore 250,000 hectares of habitat by 2030.
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Wood burner 'rules tightened' as new plan announced
It would cover everything from stoves to bonfires
·Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Shropshire StarWood burner ban rules explained - here’s the lowdown on Labour’s updated environmental plan and whether it will affect burners already sold
Rules for wood burners could be tightened to lower their smoke emissions as part of the Government’s updated environment plan.
·Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
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