Being indoors can give us a degree of protection from outdoor air pollution, but it can also trap pollution we produce inside our homes. Dr James Heydon and a team from the University of Nottingham measured air pollution in 20 UK homes for four weeks. “We found that wood burning can trigger sharp spikes in indoor air pollution,” he said. Simple choices, like not lighting a stove on poor air quality or low wind days, improving ventilation, and avoiding frequent refuelling can help make a real difference.”Cooking also adds to indoor air pollution. Prof Sarah West from the University of York is part of the Ingenious study that measured air pollution in 310 homes in Bradford.

Source: The Guardian December 26, 2025 19:01 UTC