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GMJ News > GMJ Briefs > Takeaway: Edinburgh Physicians Challenge Wood Burning Industry’s Health Claims After Lobbying Investigation

Takeaway: Edinburgh Physicians Challenge Wood Burning Industry’s Health Claims After Lobbying Investigation

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Last updated: 22/07/2026 11:07
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Medical professionals reviewing air quality data and wood stove health impact research
Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh condemns wood burning industry lobbying tactics after BMJ investigation reveals systematic efforts to undermine health evidence. Industry documentation minimised PM2.5 particle risks when lobbying Scottish government to retain wood stoves in new homes. — Photo by Fabricio Vega on Pexels (Pexels License)
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Key findings from Edinburgh physicians vs wood burning lobby: 1) Industry docs minimised PM2.5 health risks 2) "Eco" stoves still produce dangerous particles 3) Medical evidence should outweigh commercial lobbying

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Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD, is Editor-in-Chief of the Georgian Medical Journal and Chair of the Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG). He is Professor and Head of the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences at David Tvildiani Medical University, and Secretary/Treasurer of the UEMS Section of Public Health. ORCID: 0000-0001-7609-4515.

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