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Climate Action California Oct 30, 2023

Gas stoves emit pollution into homes that can make people sick as well as contribute to climate change. The gas industry has resisted regulation with every trick in the book. What you should do now if you have a gas stove. (Induction cooking is awesome!) https://www.npr.org/2023/10/24/1208312687/what-to-do-if-you-have-a-gas-stove #InductionStove #ClimateAction #ClimateChange #IndoorPollution

Yohan Yukiya Sese Cuneta 사요한🦣Feb 11, 2023

“Air pollution is a leading cause of illness — from asthma1 to heart disease, stroke, lung cancer2 and, probably, dementia3. Indoor air pollution hasn’t received the same attention, even though it might cause almost as many deaths globally — 3.2 million in 2020, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), compared with around 3.5 million linked to polluted outdoor air.”

Be sure to read: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-023-00287-8

* Hat tip to Winthrop.

#Health #air #AirPollution #pollution #IndoorAir #IndoorPollution #Fitness

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Laura La Jan 22, 2023

@brianvastag My theory: until the 70s, houses were often drafty, had single-pane windows, lacked weather stripping, etc. Indoor pollutants weren't as much of a problem because they could dissipate more quickly.
As people made houses more energy efficient, the houses got more sealed up, and the effects of indoor pollutants became more obvious (and more dangerous). That's possibly why gas stoves didn't bother our grandparents so much.
#indoorairpollution #indoorpollution #gas

Yeonwoo Lebovitz, PhD Jan 20, 2023

Following on the #gasstoves and #indoorpollution discourse, we wondered where our range hood vents out to ... and it's right back into the kitchen. 🤦 We just moved house and we brought our electric induction stove with us, but we've been living like this for months! And the previous homeowners lived like this for years!

mmalc Jan 15, 2023

Not sure who to credit for this one

Maybe the EPA?

#GasStove
#IndoorPollution
#FirstTheyCameForMyAga

Cooking behaviors are related to household particulate matter exposure in children with asthma in the urban East Bay Area of Northern California

Asthma is a common childhood disease that leads to many missed days of school and parents’ work. There are multiple environmental contributors to asthma symptoms and understanding the potential factors inside children’s homes is crucial.This ...

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Andy @Revkin Jan 9, 2023

Who's gauged proportion of #indoorpollution #healthrisk (USA) from cooking heat source (gas, propane, e.g.) versus *process* (frying, broiling, etc.)? Attn @PolicyIntegrity @TrumkaCPSC @ConsumerReports @AirResources etc? https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/resources/documents/indoor-air-pollution-cooking Related: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0304389411010429?via%3Dihub
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"Products that can’t be made…
https://twitter.com/david_turnbull/status/1612493077176016897

Indoor Air Pollution from Cooking | California Air Resources Board

People use a variety of heat sources to cook food, including gas, wood, and electricity. Each of these heat sources can create indoor air pollution during cooking. Natural gas and propane stoves can release carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and other harmful pollutants into the air, which can be toxic to people and pets. Using a wood stove or fireplace to cook can result in high levels of indoor air pollution from wood smoke.

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