Short Wave Gas Stoves: Sorting Fact From Fiction
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Jan 30, 2023 In this engaging discussion, Jeff Brady, NPR's climate and energy correspondent, unpacks the controversial world of gas stoves. He addresses alarming research linking gas cooking to childhood asthma and highlights the high nitrogen dioxide emissions that often exceed WHO safety guidelines. Brady also sheds light on the gas industry's tactics to downplay these health risks, drawing parallels with past tobacco strategies. Finally, he discusses the urgent need to transition to cleaner electric alternatives to combat both health dangers and climate change.
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Gas Stoves and Respiratory Health
- Gas stoves present health risks, especially for children and those with respiratory conditions like asthma.
- A study linked 12% of childhood asthma cases to gas stove use, adding to existing concerns.
Cleaner Stove Technology Exists
- Gas stove manufacturers have long known how to create cleaner-burning stoves.
- They haven't adopted these designs due to higher costs, fragility, and lack of consumer demand.
Measuring Gas Stove Emissions
- Jeff Brady and Josiah Kephart measured NO2 levels from a gas stove, exceeding WHO guidelines.
- Levels remained high even in a room away from the kitchen, posing risks for children and those with respiratory issues.