According to a government consultation on the Environmental Improvement Plan, the proposals would prevent manufacturers from selling older wood burner models unless they comply with new standards. The specific new standards that older models will need to meet have not been detailed in the consultation documents. Existing wood burners would not be retrospectively banned under the proposals.
Smoke Control Areas in England could face tighter restrictions on permissible solid fuels for burning. How the government will define and enforce these 'tighter restrictions' remains unclear from the consultation materials. The government will consult on initiatives to lessen the environmental impact of public wood burning activities like stoves and bonfires.
Ministers say the consultation will strive to limit effects on people who rely on wood burning while respecting traditional celebrations like Bonfire Night and Diwali. What specific measures will be proposed to minimize the impact on people who rely on wood burning for heating has not been specified in the consultation documents. 5 concentrations by 30% by 2030 compared to 2018 levels.
5 emissions in 2023. 7 million premature deaths every year. ' The government will consult on further measures to reduce emissions from domestic burning while minimizing impact on those who need to burn and respecting traditional festivals.
The consultation states: 'We will consult on further measures to reduce emissions from domestic burning...