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unc70

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4. Gas is really bad for lungs

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Mon Nov 11, 2019, 08:57 PM

Nov 2019

People who grow up in homes with gas cooking have significantly more respiratory problems than those using electric. Effect continues all through life. Causality is so strong it should have led to banning gas stoves. But "chefs" really prefer gas over electric; possibly have lung problems as a result.

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No more fire in the kitchen: Cities are banning natural gas in homes to save the planet [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 2019 OP

it sounds like the ban is only on new construction PupCamo Nov 2019 #1

Yet..... n/t dixiegrrrrl Nov 2019 #3

Oh my.. HGTV and all those shows with people DEMANDING gas stoves are going to have hlthe2b Nov 2019 #2

Gas is really bad for lungs unc70 Nov 2019 #4

We need more solar cookers anyway. defacto7 Nov 2019 #5

Induction ranges are supposed to be pretty responsive, unlike standard electric burners. diane in sf Nov 2019 #6

Apparently faster and more energy efficient than gas! diane in sf Nov 2019 #7

Jesus people, two syllables-Pro pane... flotsam Nov 2019 #8

I don't think switching from methane to the more carbon-intense propane is the solution muriel_volestrangler Nov 2019 #10

Pushback on minor inconveniences... Boomer Nov 2019 #9