KEY TAKEAWAYS

The impact of air pollution in mountainous regions like Chamonix and the Alps is significant, with residential wood burning being a major contributor to particulate matter pollution.

Effective communication and education are essential to raise awareness about the health effects of air pollution and to encourage behavior change.

Legislation, incentives, and citizen science projects play a crucial role in addressing air pollution and improving air quality in the region.

Systemic changes, such as improving housing quality and promoting eco-friendly heating systems, are necessary to achieve long-term improvements in air quality.

SOUND BITES

"I moved to Cham, a fresh graduate, and I basically just wanted to do a winter of ski touring. Fantastic place to be, and like most of the people that end up here, I fell completely in love with the place."

"It's a real transboundary problem. So it's not just a local issue, it's something that we have to work together on, especially within somewhere like Europe."

"I think a lot of this is actually just about education and people understanding that wood burning is an issue."