Study warns of moorland fires exposing millions to harmful pollution

Study warns of moorland fires exposing millions to harmful pollution

Moorland burning is exposing thousands of people to unsafe air pollution levels in Yorkshire.

New research shows burning on grouse moors is exposing millions to unsafe air pollution levels

Press release from University of Leeds and the RSPB (19 May 2026) MOORLAND BURNING FOR UPLAND MANAGEMENT IS EXPOSING MILLIONS TO UNSAFE AIR POLLUTION LEVELS In the UK, moorland burning, which is widely used to support recreational shooting, releases small particles of pollution, known as ‘particulate pollution’, which pose a serious health risk when inhaled. New research shows prescribed burning led to on average more than half a million additi…