Campaigners condemn decision amid growing evidence of harm to health and climate from heating appliances

Wood-burning stoves will be allowed to heat new-build homes in England despite growing evidence showing their significant contribution to air pollution and carbon emissions.

The government is writing its future homes standard, a set of rules for developers, aimed at decarbonising England’s housing stock. Heating the UK’s 28m homes accounts for about 18% of greenhouse gas emissions.

Continue reading…Greenhouse gas emissions, Environment, Air pollution, England, UK news, Green politics, Construction industry, Housing, Business, Society, Communities, Labour, Politics, Health, EnergyRead More

You might also be interested in reading Jelurida Africa Will Kick off The East Africa Blockchain Expedition On October 23.