Closing windows, turning the heating off, and using log burners to cut energy bills will make people more vulnerable to health risks and accelerate infection spread, a leading expert has said.Cath Noakes, professor of environmental engineering for buildings at the University of Leeds, said there is currently a massive conundrum where people are taking steps to reduce energy use but consequently reducing ventilation and adding new pollutants into the indoor air by burning wood or cooking.
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