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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Gary Fuller

The deadly impact of burning wood and other solids in London

Wood burning in a fireplace
Particle pollution from burning wood and solid fuel peaks each winter in London. Photograph: Maxiphoto/Getty Images/iStockphoto

A study has revealed that daily death rates in London increase when the air is filled with pollution from the burning of wood and other solids.

This pattern was identified by looking at dates of death of more than 465,000 people over 10 years, with the clearest sign seen in tdeath rates from respiratory problems.

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