January 12, 2023
The gas stove debate: are they actually bad for your health?A growing body of evidence shows gas stoves may pose health risks, especially in housing with poor ventilation, and contribute to climate change.
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January 12, 2023
The Gas Stove Culture Wars Have BegunUS politicians are battling over banning the appliance. Around the globe, gas stoves are emitting chemicals that harm the environment and people’s health.
January 11, 2023
Gas Stoves Aren't Banned—But They Do Pose Real Health RisksEric Lebel, PhD, a senior scientist at the nonprofit research institute PSE Health Energy, told Verywell it's important to use the vent each time you cook, regardless of what you're cooking.
January 11, 2023
Should gas stoves be banned?Critics say cooking with gas is bad for your lungs and the climate.
January 11, 2023
Gas Stoves Are Tied to Health Concerns. Here’s How to Lower Your Risk.Emissions from gas stoves have been connected to an increased risk for childhood asthma, among other things. You can mitigate the effects with a few simple steps.
January 11, 2023
Study: Gas stoves linked to asthma in children“For just everyday life in the kitchen, it’s easy to forget about this or ignore it,” said Dr. Curtis Nordgaard, an environmental health researcher with PSE Healthy Energy.
January 10, 2023
CPSC looking at new safety standards for gas stoves; ban not on the table despite risksThe Consumer Product Safety Commission places rules and regulations on products for sale in the U.S. In rare cases, the CPSC issues a ban on dangerous products.
January 09, 2023
Federal Agency Investigating Possible Gas Stove Ban Over PollutionNatural gas cooking stoves used in more than a third of U.S. households are likely facing federal regulation, if not a total ban, because of the potentially harmful emissions they have.
January 08, 2023
Hundreds of deserted oil and gas wells in Southern California could soon get plugged. Thousands will remain.Unprecedented funding will help reduce hazards from orphaned wells. But regulators are grappling with which ones to tackle first.
January 03, 2023
Turning up the heat on gas appliances: why federal regulations could get tighterFor many Americans, the distinctive clicking sound of a gas burner turning on means something delicious is on the way.
December 29, 2022
California Had a Watershed Climate Year, But Time Is Running OutThe Golden State passed significant measures to fight climate change, yet critics fear Big Oil’s “stranglehold” on government will stall the phaseout of fossil fuels.
December 15, 2022
Minoristas no dan la suficiente información sobre peligro de estufas de gasEn octubre pasado un estudio del instituto de investigación de políticas y ciencias energéticas PSE Healthy Energy encontró que las estufas de gas en los hogares de California provocan fugas de benceno que generan concentraciones de hasta siete veces el límite recomendado de exposición.
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