This is the second part of Emily Whitehouse’s interview with Des Collins. Des is best known for leading the Corby toxic waste case, a legal battle which was the first time atmospheric pollution had been linked to birth defects.
Banning domestic wood burning could save 16,500 life years annually
Air pollution from wood and coal burning in homes is contributing to thousands of premature deaths each year, according to a new health assessment that highlights the hidden dangers of domestic fires and stoves.