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The Revolution

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23. Homes with gas stoves contain far higher levels of pollution than those with electric stoves
Fri Jan 13, 2023, 01:46 PM
Jan 2023
https://policyintegrity.org/files/publications/Emissions_in_the_Kitchen_Report_v3_%281%29.pdf
Compared to homes with electric stoves, homes with gas stoves contain higher levels of NO2 and PM2.5. Electric stoves do not emit NO2, and levels of that pollutant in homes with electric stoves typically reflect background levels of NO2 from outdoors or other sources. By contrast, NO2 is present in homes with gas stoves at concentrations that are 50% to over 400% higher than those in homes with electric stoves. In addition, gas stoves produce twice as much PM2.5 as electric stoves and their flames emit PM2.5 even when there is no food on the stove, leading to higher concentrations of fine particles in the home.
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NO2 and PM2.5 exposure at the levels emitted by gas stoves has been linked to serious adverse health effects. In a 2016 report on nitrogen oxides, EPA identified a causal relationship between short-term exposure to NO2 concentrations within the range generated by gas stoves and adverse respiratory effects, including asthma exacerbation. It also found a likely causal relationship between long term exposure to NO2 and the development of asthma. EPA further concluded that reported increases in hospitalizations for respiratory symptoms may be attributed to NO2 exposure. The agency also cited research suggesting a causal link between short- and long-term exposure to NO2 and a variety of other health harms, such as heart rate variability, systemic inflammation of other organs, adverse birth outcomes, cancer, and death.

PM2.5 is also widely recognized to pose serious health risks, such as premature death in people with heart or lung disease, nonfatal heart attacks, irregular heartbeat, aggravated asthma, decreased lung function, and increased respiratory symptoms such as irritation of the airways, coughing or difficulty breathing. Causal relationships between adverse health effects and PM2.5 have been found at long-term exposure levels well below EPA’s ambient limits for outdoor air, which indoor concentrations caused by gas stoves likely exceed.


See also:
Population Attributable Fraction of Gas Stoves and Childhood Asthma in the United States
In conclusion, 12.7% of current childhood asthma nationwide is attributed to gas stove use, which is similar to the childhood asthma burden attributed to secondhand smoke exposure


Natural Gas Used in Homes Contains Hazardous Air Pollutants
This study shows that gas appliances like stoves and ovens can be a source of hazardous chemicals in our homes even when we’re not using them




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On the gas stoves issue [View all] Aviation Pro Jan 2023 OP
Like the light bulb and then the low water use flush toilets Historic NY Jan 2023 #1
But natural gas is ridiculously nice to cook on. Cuthbert Allgood Jan 2023 #4
I have gas, I do remember coming into the house with the old pilot lit stove in winter Historic NY Jan 2023 #7
Until last summer, I would have agreed 100 percent with you karynnj Jan 2023 #10
I really hate them. So fucking outraged by whatever they're told to be outraged by. FoxNewsSucks Jan 2023 #2
Then wait until they see this Historic NY Jan 2023 #9
As soon as they can figure out how it's Biden's fault. . . . FoxNewsSucks Jan 2023 #16
It might be costly to convert, but you know a lot of "regular" homes have gas lines, right? Cuthbert Allgood Jan 2023 #3
Some do, here in my community, nah Aviation Pro Jan 2023 #5
in my community electric stoves aren't that common outside of newer or upper-middle class residences fishwax Jan 2023 #26
our early 60s house has a gas line. Our hot water is gas yellowdogintexas Jan 2023 #14
Depends greatly on the location. OneBlueDotS-Carolina Jan 2023 #17
we do. Ours is one of the last group of houses built before WW2, a pre-war colonial. A real gem. CTyankee Jan 2023 #25
I got rid of my gas stove when I got new cabinets. Delmette2.0 Jan 2023 #6
We had the power go out for 3 days here ripcord Jan 2023 #8
16 days here Bettie Jan 2023 #13
I use a Coleman camper stove when moonscape Jan 2023 #30
You can't do that if your power is out during a blizzard. Genki Hikari Jan 2023 #36
That's a big reason I'm going to stick with LP gas Kaleva Jan 2023 #22
And this is my favorite go to "you do you" response. Arthur_Frain Jan 2023 #27
I have a glass top electric convection, it replaced a faltering dual-fuel Wingus Dingus Jan 2023 #11
I loved cooking on my gas stove - but, time moves on packman Jan 2023 #12
Gas stoves are neither dirty or dangerous. former9thward Jan 2023 #20
Homes with gas stoves contain far higher levels of pollution than those with electric stoves The Revolution Jan 2023 #23
Nonsense. former9thward Jan 2023 #28
Indoor pollution? Open a window, get stove vented to the outside, etc Model35mech Jan 2023 #31
I don't think they are saying asthma rates are increasing The Revolution Jan 2023 #33
This is going to be their bread and butter issue for 2024. GreenWave Jan 2023 #15
Because your personal situation sarisataka Jan 2023 #18
My wife and I have considered switching from gas to induction Poiuyt Jan 2023 #19
Most of us living in the Trump loving boonies have LP gas Kaleva Jan 2023 #21
I love my gas stove Calculating Jan 2023 #24
I will never forget driving past that house that had just blown up - Pathwalker Jan 2023 #29
I have had electric for years dsc Jan 2023 #32
From what I've seen on wingnut websites, Mr.Bill Jan 2023 #34
Its not just stoves it furnaces, dryers, fireplaces Historic NY Jan 2023 #35
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