Wood burner update as experts break silence over ‘false’ worry

Experts have disputed what they call an incorrect worry about wood burners. Adam Oldfield and his team of specialists at StovesAreUs said some people are concerned that they are "inherently bad for the environment", but this is "false", they added. They argue that modern stoves are designed to burn fuel "much more efficiently" than older models. "All UK stoves manufactured from 2022 onwards now meet the Government’s ecodesign standards , meaning they produce fewer emissions," the experts said.

"Studies show that when used correctly, modern stoves do not increase indoor particulate levels above normal background activity, like cooking, toasting, or using candles. Choosing the correct fuel for your stove further reduces smoke and particulate matter, helping to make wood-burning a sustai