I wonder whether the attention that is being paid to this uncontrolled source of pollution might stir local authorities to use powers established under existing clean air acts, (1956, 1968 & 1993). They can declare areas to be 'smoke control areas' and prohibit the burning of certain fuels with penalties. I assume that some posters here have not experienced the smogs that London endured in the '50s and '60s. I can only remember the 1962 event and just how serious a health issue it was. This latest suggestion from the government may be targetting the easy access to unsuitable wood and other solid fuels by outlawing the sales of it to the publiic, but it has revealed that the executive acknowledges the dangers that wood and low-grade coal burning creates and there will be pressure to totally remove the option from consumers, especially in built-up areas.
For those in denial of pollution issues, they will find that legislation will accelerate year upon year so they might as well get used to adopting a more considerate behaviour towards others' health.