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Children’s exposure to home wood-burning could be as significant as traffic exhaust, study suggests
The Guardian UK
Friday 13 November 2026, 06:00 UTC
By Gary Fuller
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Research finds highest levels of cancer-related PAH pollutants in cities that have widespread wood heatingChildren’s exposure to home wood-burning could be as significant as exposure to traffic exhaust, suggests new research across six European towns and cities. Scientists measured the air in buildings where children spend much of their time; in schools, sports centres and homes. Specifically, they looked at polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), a family of pollutants that are given off...
Research finds highest levels of cancer-related PAH pollutants in cities that have widespread wood heating
Children’s exposure to home wood-burning could be as significant as exposure to traffic exhaust, suggests new research across six European towns and cities.
Scientists measured the air in buildings where children spend much of their time; in schools, sports centres and homes. Specifically, they looked at polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), a family of pollutants that are given off when fuels are burned.
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