Fires are the most polluting way to heat British homes this winter

Solid fuels are the second largest source of airborne particle pollution in the UK, leading to the early deaths of an estimated 284 Londoners a yearWinter is coming and lorries are delivering logs in streets near my house. Wood and smokeless fuels are being sold in local DIY shops and garages, and once again my neighbourhood is filled with the smell of smoke.A fire may look cosy but it comes with a wider cost. Last year's chief medical officer's report recognised that solid fuels are by far the most polluting way to heat a home. Continue reading...