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Flemish Wood-Burning Policy Under Fire as Emissions Rise

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Emissions from household wood burning in Flanders have risen sharply in recent years, yet the Flemish government has reported declining figures to...

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Wood Stove Policy in Flanders Fails: Emissions From Wood Combustion Rise by 44 Percent, Government Reports a 16 Percent Decrease

Emissions from wood combustion in Flanders are rising sharply, yet the Flemish government is reporting declining figures to Europe. While field measurements in 2022 show an increase of over 44 percent, Flanders reported a decrease of 16 percent for the same year. Due to inaccurate reporting and a flawed wood-burning stove policy, the health risks are being underestimated.

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Flemish wood-burning policy under fire as emissions rise

Emissions from household wood burning in Flanders have risen sharply in recent years, yet the Flemish government has reported declining figures to...

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Flanders’ wood smoke paradox: rising emissions, falling reports

Emissions from wood combustion in Flanders have risen sharply – by more than 44% in 2022 (and even 140% compared with 2019). Yet, the Flemish government repor

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vrt broke the news in Antwerp, Belgium on Monday, March 2, 2026.
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