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Burnham Faces Pressure on Wood Burner Rules | Leeds News
As Britain swelters through its fifth heatwave this summer, Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s government is pushing forward with new rules targeting wood and log burners—aiming to clean the air, protect public health, and support the economy. While previous plans included stricter emissions standards and steeper fines for selling wet wood, Burnham’s team insists current stoves won’t be forced out. With wildfires raging and farmland parched, experts are urging swift climate action—and calling on Burnham to speak more boldly about the emergency. The final decisions are still in review, but pressure…
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