Turns out "smokeless" doesn't mean harmless

"So before lighting a fire, it’s worth pausing to think. Are we prepared to accept those health costs for our children, our older relatives, and our neighbours? Every fire adds to that burden."
#environment #pollution #health #energy

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/20/smokeless-fuels-ultrafine-particles-embedded-lungs-study

‘Smokeless’ fuels contain ultrafine particles that get embedded in lungs, study shows

The tiny size of the particles means they can become deposited deep in people’s lungs, causing a health risk

The Guardian