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The Government is to impose a State ban on the burning of smoky coal by home-owners and prepare strict new regulations on the burning of all other solid fuels, especially so-called “wet wood”.

 

The changes are being driven by increasing evidence of dangerous air pollution effects on people living in urban areas, especially from tiny particles known as PM2.5 arising from solid fuel burning in heating homes, as well as road traffic.

 

The measures are scheduled to be in place during the lifetime of the current Government, according to Minister for Environment Eamon Ryan.

 

A public consultation process seeks views on future regulation of “all solid fuels such as peat, turf, and wood”.

 

Wet wood – the most common form of wood sold – is significantly more polluting in terms of health impacts and carbon emissions.

 

 

Source : https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health