UK ministers could weigh merits of urban ban on domestic wood burning

Wood burning is one of biggest sources of small particle pollution in Britain, having doubled in a decadeAn influential parliamentary committee is likely to consider arguments for a ban on domestic wood burning in urban areas this parliament, owing to concerns over its growing impact on air quality.Philip Dunne, the chair of the environmental audit committee, said: "Air quality is something we are likely to look at before the end of this parliament. It's a serious issue." Continue reading...