Researchers are calling for new wood heaters to be banned from urban areas and existing ones to be phased out after their study showed wood heaters could be killing up to 63 people a year in the ACT alone. Key points: A study has found domestic wood heaters are causing many premature deaths Long-term exposure can exacerbate respiratory conditions such …
The ACT government is moving to phase out wood heaters in Canberra by 2045, acknowledging the plan will not be popular with everyone. Key points: The change responds to recommendations by ACT Commissioner for Sustainability and the Environment Sophie Lewis Dr Lewis found there was "no safe level of air pollution for human health" The ban will not affect outdoor …
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