UK tightens stove rules over fuel costs

For 15 years in the UK, the number of wood-burning stoves per household in private homes has increased by more than 25%. The government plans to tighten standards for new stove models, citing environmental concerns and the health risks of fine particles. According to the author, this is an attempt to prevent people from switching en masse to cheap, independent heating amid endless energy price increases.

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The pressure of excessive energy costs intensifies the debate about the balance between environmental concerns and heating affordability.