"We found that gas stoves leak methane when they're off, every time the burner turns on or off there is a puff of unburned gas, and when the flame is on a small amount of methane goes unburned into the atmosphere,” says Jackson. When added up, the annual methane emissions from gas stoves in the U.S. are estimated to be equivalent to the emissions from half a million cars in one year, Jackson adds.
The primary gas of concern, nitrogen dioxide, can be toxic to the airways in the lungs, Dr. Christy Sadreameli, a pediatric pulmonologist at Johns Hopkins Hospital, tells TODAY.com. This harmful pollutant can be irritating to anybody’s lungs, Sadreameli says, but it more significantly affects people who have sensitive lungs .
The increased risk of asthma associated with gas stoves is similar to children's risk of asthma from being exposed to secondhand smoke, says Seals."I think that helps put it into context because most of us know that children being exposed to secondhand smoke is not good for their health," she explains.
“ on the style of cooking and the ventilation and how well the stove has been maintained, where people are standing — there’s a long list of factors,” Jack says.Although electrification is the most effective way to reduce or eliminate your exposure to NO2 and other pollutants, the experts note, replacing a gas stove with an electric or induction stove is not a realistic solution for many people.
Ventilation is always important while using a gas stove, the experts note, whether this is from a range hood or opening a window. If your kitchen does have a range hood, the vent should be turned on the highest setting while cooking on a gas stove, says Sadreameli.... It might help some, but it definitely helps get other harmful from cooking out of the air," says Sadreameli.can also help remove some of the pollutants emitted by gas stoves from the air in your home.
Meanwhile in CA…’All Electric' Rule. New homes and buildings that are constructed in 2023 will have to have electric supply panels and circuitry to support all-electric appliances and heating under a building code update approved two years ago by the CA Energy Commission.
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There are also health risks from feeding young children fast food, processed snacks and sugar loaded juices. Health risks also exist from social media, a sedentary lifestyle and the public school system. When are we gonna address those health concerns?
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