The Law of Unintended Consequences

Two consequences of the smoking ban are that smokers, now forced to stand outside, are creating a lot of litter and to keep them ward patio heaters are being used. A typical pub patio heater emits more than 4 tonnes of C02 emissions per year, more than the average car.



Watch these audio clips for more insight from that most marvellous of public goods, the BBC:


smoking and litter

patio heaters