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LudwigPastorius

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68. Yes, according to the study linked above...

Tue Jan 10, 2023, 06:14 PM

Jan 2023

carcinogenic benzene leaks from gas stoves in similar quantities as if there were an active smoker in the house.

Benzene, a known human carcinogen, was found in 99% of samples.
When gas stoves are off they have the potential to leak enough benzene to create indoor concentrations comparable to secondhand smoke. These concentrations do not account for benzene emitted while the appliance is being used.

https://www.psehealthyenergy.org/our-work/publications/archive/measuring-air-quality-impacts-of-gas-stove-leaks/

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A US federal agency is considering a ban on gas stoves, report says [View all] pstokely Jan 2023 OP

Many cities including mine are already doing this to address global warming PSPS Jan 2023 #1

I am a bit confused. I thought the use of vent hoods with fans took care of the fumes & particulates Hekate Jan 2023 #2

We got an air purifier yesterday in reponse to this story. Jon King Jan 2023 #4

Thanks. Our home heating system is also gas. Hekate Jan 2023 #11

Same here, gas stove, gas furnace. ShazzieB Jan 2023 #16

Which one did you get that has a reading like that? harun Jan 2023 #36

Gas water heaters and furnaces have exhaust systems truthisfreedom Jan 2023 #21

This message was self-deleted by its author brush Jan 2023 #22

Yo DENVERPOPS Jan 2023 #37

Here: EX500rider Jan 2023 #62

Radon too on the East Coast IbogaProject Jan 2023 #67

Radon doesn't come from appliances geardaddy Jan 2023 #69

It's coming along with fracked gas IbogaProject Jan 2023 #70

Oh, ok geardaddy Jan 2023 #71

As a matter of preference, I really don't like electric stoves SleeplessinSoCal Jan 2023 #3

Quite likely the reason behind you sneezes unc70 Jan 2023 #6

Induction stove tops are a great alternative onlyadream Jan 2023 #46

Consider Induction. Happy Hoosier Jan 2023 #48

I didn't like electric cooktops Old Crank Jan 2023 #52

Not giving up my gas stove. Bettie Jan 2023 #5

Keep young children out of kitchen when using gas stove unc70 Jan 2023 #7

Our house is old and drafty Bettie Jan 2023 #8

Whatever unc70 Jan 2023 #9

Bettie's right though. Back when there was a big price surge in energy, so many people tightened up Hekate Jan 2023 #15

It started in the 70s radical noodle Jan 2023 #35

Would you say the same about concerns over second hand smoke? Because they're equally bad... NullTuples Jan 2023 #14

I Would RobinA Jan 2023 #33

I agree with this. Silver Gaia Jan 2023 #23

Yeah, I remember when tightening up houses to prevent most outside air Farmer-Rick Jan 2023 #51

You will need to find a way to lower you carbon usage in other ways. jimfields33 Jan 2023 #12

I had no idea about this. I've had a gas stove for 20 years, which was always crap and Scrivener7 Jan 2023 #56

My family always had gas stoves and I was the kid with asthma. pnwmom Jan 2023 #18

Yes. Without our gas stove we wouldn't have been able to cook any meals Silver Gaia Jan 2023 #20

The other option, besides cooking with gas every day, is to have a partial or full house generator pnwmom Jan 2023 #27

We've looked at generators and are considering it as an option Silver Gaia Jan 2023 #57

When we looked there was a range of prices, depending on how much of the house pnwmom Jan 2023 #58

I just have a gas grill with a side burner for pots outside for when the power goes out. EX500rider Jan 2023 #63

I just heard a collective "NOOOOO" from a lot of foodie friends Warpy Jan 2023 #10

Rock vs everyone vs hard place NullTuples Jan 2023 #13

There are other serious pollutants burrowowl Jan 2023 #17

Yes, Roundup! N/t Hope22 Jan 2023 #34

Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 2023 #19

I'm sorry, the idea that the entire homebuilding industry would... brush Jan 2023 #25

I grew up in a home with a gas stove and I have moderate to severe asthma. hunter Jan 2023 #31

When I bought my current range I had the choice of... jmowreader Jan 2023 #24

yup markie Jan 2023 #28

There is no way LPBBEAR Jan 2023 #26

I have an offgrid cabin ShepKat Jan 2023 #29

I've been all electric for years. ananda Jan 2023 #30

don't we have bigger fish to fry? dembotoz Jan 2023 #32

And what is the agency's suggestion during power outages? msfiddlestix Jan 2023 #38

+1. I suppose people can always go to Cancun for food and warmth dalton99a Jan 2023 #42

I own a 38' 5th Wheel with 3 pop outs MarineCombatEngineer Jan 2023 #39

I love my gas stove but-- Lulu KC Jan 2023 #40

gas stove might be to blame here but not in asia catsudon Jan 2023 #41

Stupid overreach. This will hurt people who cannot afford to upgrade. dalton99a Jan 2023 #43

How to Get a Free Stove From the Government " sl8 Jan 2023 #44

"Federal funds are to be allocated by the states" dalton99a Jan 2023 #47

Good point. nt sl8 Jan 2023 #49

Golly. Same thing is said of electric cars. However, that train is moving down the tracks. jimfields33 Jan 2023 #59

I am not sure what is gonna happen, DENVERPOPS Jan 2023 #45

A good compromise is a gas cook top with an electric oven. patphil Jan 2023 #50

Similar article in The Guardian a while back. Old Crank Jan 2023 #53

I'd guess this would be phased in rather than a compulsory Torchlight Jan 2023 #54

On the gas v electric front Old Crank Jan 2023 #55

It's gas-powered furnaces that are the environmental hazards FakeNoose Jan 2023 #60

The concern is the pollution in the house. Old Crank Jan 2023 #61

Marjorie Taylor Greene Slams Biden Admin on Possible Stove Ban: 'Idiots' Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 2023 #64

Gosh I hope not CountAllVotes Jan 2023 #65

Issue is they leak even when off. IbogaProject Jan 2023 #66

Yes, according to the study linked above... LudwigPastorius Jan 2023 #68

Utterly idiotic The Mouth Jan 2023 #72

Yikes. I didn't know about the risks ecstatic Jan 2023 #73