LONDON – In the dark, chilly winter months, it’s not unusual to walk down one of London’s more affluent residential streets and notice the smell of wood smoke. Bittersweet and pungent, the odour ...

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Wood-burning stoves are booming in the UK, a cozy response to high energy prices and cost of living pressures. But this comes with a hidden cost. So-called domestic burning is now a leading source of ...

For decades, drivers heading onto the Queensboro Bridge may have noticed a curious three-story building tucked just beneath the on-ramp — a narrow brick structure with proportions that never quite ...

Hannah has almost three years of experience overseeing surveys, product testing and investigations around home improvements, health and pet care. But there is increasing concern about the potential ...

Dementia is a progressive condition that affects the brain, triggering symptoms like memory loss, confusion and problems with speech. While some types may be affected by genetics, lifestyle factors ...

The study, presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress in Amsterdam, showed those who used wood stoves lost lung capacity more quickly than non-users – even though they tended to be ...

They should match the stove’s fuel type to the cabin’s location, access to resources, and desired maintenance level. Standard secondary-burn, or non-catalytic, wood stoves rely on a system of air ...

Households are being warned about the dangers of wood-burning stoves, including modern eco-design models, as a new study by the University of Surrey's Global Center for Clean Air Research (GCARE) has ...