Peter Rhodes on revellers, logburners and preserving the magic of Santa
A report by a Tory think-tank suggests that woodburning stoves should come with some sort of health warning about the micro-particulates they may emit. These stoves, usually damned in the mainstream media as “trendy,” are blamed for everything from lung cancer to strokes. On the other hand, the newer models are claimed to be much cleaner and safer. So is this an issue that will solve itself in time? If so, why are the politicians getting involved?