Burning issue: Are wood-burning stoves going to get the chop?

With the government aiming to clean up the UK's air quality, wood burners and open fires are likely to come under scrutinyMillions of households with open fires and wood-burning stoves could face curbs on their use after the government unveiled plans to clean up the UK's air quality.Although this week's announcement was short on detail, the environment secretary, Michael Gove, said he was ready to legislate to ensure only the "cleanest" domestic fuels would be available for sale. About 10% of UK homes (2.5 million) have an open fire or wood-burning stove. Continue reading...