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<p>Defra has commissioned its independent Air Quality Expert Group (AQEG) to assess
the potential air quality impacts of biomass combustion, including from domestic wood
burning stoves. The report reviews the current evidence base and provides recommendations
for further assessment. The report will be published in due course.</p><p> </p><p>Air
quality is monitored and assessed on an ongoing basis. The National Atmospheric Emissions
Inventory is updated annually and compiles data on total UK air pollutant emissions
from a broad range of sources. This includes estimates of emissions from domestic
combustion.</p><p> </p><p>Defra undertakes air quality modelling to assess the impact
emissions have on concentrations of air pollutants in the UK. This is carried out
on an annual basis.</p><p> </p><p>Defra also commissioned research aimed at testing
different measurement techniques on stoves to inform analysis on the impacts of the
Eco-design Directive, which will provide new Particulate Matter emission limits for
domestic stoves and boilers. This research will be published in due course.</p><p>
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