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<p>Defra published a Clean Air Strategy in January, which set out our plans to reduce
emissions of particles under 2.5 µm in diameter, known as fine particulate matter
(PM<sub>2.5</sub>).</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The 2016 emissions inventory indicates
that 38% of PM<sub>2.5</sub> emissions come from domestic combustion, and 12% come
from industrial sources. Therefore, we have developed policies to tackle these sectors,
including phasing out the sale of wet wood and traditional, smoky house coal, only
allowing the cleanest fuels for sale. We will also phase out the dirtiest stoves,
only allowing the cleanest stoves which meet the Ecodesign standard. We are also working
with industry to develop industrial roadmaps to drive long-term improvement in this
sector.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>We will be publishing our National Air Pollution
Control Programme by the end of March 2019, which will set out our analysis for these
policies in greater detail.</p><p> </p>
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