pinkladybird Posted January 16, 2019 Author Share Posted January 16, 2019 Yes - I'm sure there is. I do sometimes smell burning smells that are not from wood. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/214318-too-many-people-burning-wood-in-dulwich-southwark-needs-to-enforce-clean-air-act/page/3/#findComment-1308326 Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldilocks Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Thanks Nigello I had a quick look at the site, but does miscanthus produce lower levels of particulate matter when burned? or is it purely more eco from a growing perspective? Nigello Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I'll say it again -- try miscanthus.> https://www.terravesta.com (I have no connection> to this firm about from having bought its products> and liked them.) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/214318-too-many-people-burning-wood-in-dulwich-southwark-needs-to-enforce-clean-air-act/page/3/#findComment-1308388 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkladybird Posted January 17, 2019 Author Share Posted January 17, 2019 goldilocks and Nigello - Miscanthus produces 3 TIMES more particulate emissions than soft wood! https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/02786826.2015.1121198Burning plant matter = particulates and carcinogenic aromatic compounds - same as burning tobacco. No way round it. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/214318-too-many-people-burning-wood-in-dulwich-southwark-needs-to-enforce-clean-air-act/page/3/#findComment-1308503 Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldilocks Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Thanks for that - would seem its not a better solution.I don't have a woodburner, so won't be burning anything, but I do think that its a hard sell to stop people once they have one - the views on this thread have backed that up, in a 'its actually very environmentally friendly' kind of way. Its understandable given the marketing around these burners that people would be under the misapprehension that they were not 'polluting'. 2030 is a long long way off and the damage to ours and our childrens lungs is happening now. I was just trying to see if there was a 'better' interim step for people given the likely reluctance to stop using something that's 'allowed'! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/214318-too-many-people-burning-wood-in-dulwich-southwark-needs-to-enforce-clean-air-act/page/3/#findComment-1308769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosetta Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Yesterday I noticed a very strong smell of woodsmoke on Oglander Road at the Grove Vale end. It was impossible to see where it was coming from though. It was very unpleasant. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/214318-too-many-people-burning-wood-in-dulwich-southwark-needs-to-enforce-clean-air-act/page/3/#findComment-1308900 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Poste's Child Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 The library had a strong smell of woodsmoke all day today, and it was really strong at the top of Woodwarde Rd. I've been wheezing all day. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/214318-too-many-people-burning-wood-in-dulwich-southwark-needs-to-enforce-clean-air-act/page/3/#findComment-1308964 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nxjen Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 It was also very strong at the Calton Avenue / Turney Road Junction with Dulwich Village. Seems to have been widespread Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/214318-too-many-people-burning-wood-in-dulwich-southwark-needs-to-enforce-clean-air-act/page/3/#findComment-1309009 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Rosetta Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Yesterday I noticed a very strong smell of> woodsmoke on Oglander Road at the Grove Vale end.> > It was impossible to see where it was coming from> though.> > It was very unpleasant.Woodsmoke has a really nice smell.Are you absolute sure that this unpleasant smell came from burning wood? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/214318-too-many-people-burning-wood-in-dulwich-southwark-needs-to-enforce-clean-air-act/page/3/#findComment-1309073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Poste's Child Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Perhaps 'unpleasant' us about the strength of it rather than the smell itself? That's the way it sounded to me, anyway. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/214318-too-many-people-burning-wood-in-dulwich-southwark-needs-to-enforce-clean-air-act/page/3/#findComment-1309261 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkladybird Posted January 19, 2019 Author Share Posted January 19, 2019 goldilocks - absolutely - once people have spent thousands on a stove it is unlikely that they will stop burning. Unfortunately I just can't see an interim solution. Defra-approved stoves (the ones mainly used) give as much particulates as 33 modern cars! But this is with dry wood and in lab conditions. I.e that is the best they can possibly be. If I had bought a stove and then found out what I know now (my sister's in this boat) I would put it down to an expensive mistake and use it as an ornament. Stoves can fill the owners homes with particulates and it's like getting kids to passive smoke - and a few grand is not much in the scheme of things. But of course I don't expect most people would do this. I suppose they could use it less though. And try to avoid it in cold, still weather - when the pollution is held at ground level (although this beats the object).The only answer is legislation. But like you said this could take years and meanwhile the damage is happening now. All I can think of is to put pressure on MPs/Councillors/ Mayors office - let them know that people actually care. So far the issue has been going under the radar. Expert groups have warned Defra and the Mayor but they appear to have been ignored and the public is really quiet on this. The problem is set to get worse as stove sales are growing and they last for decades and are often sold with the house... British Medical Journal have an interesting (depressing) article and comment on the need for legislation https://www.bmj.com/content/360/bmj.k167/rr-3For my own preservation, I'm just going to stay out of London next winter. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/214318-too-many-people-burning-wood-in-dulwich-southwark-needs-to-enforce-clean-air-act/page/3/#findComment-1309262 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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