In Maine, residents have a clever idea for more home to get the benefits of #heatpumps, like less energy use & bills while slashing climate pollution.
They're buying in bulk. Bangor Daily News says this program is taking off in rural town of Harrison
#Stanford researchers measured air quality in California and Colorado homes and found that #CookingWithGas releases levels of #benzene into our homes that are similar to secondhand smoke or in some cases, living near a petrochemical facility.
"Transitioning to modern all-electric HVAC systems in schools is a game-changer for student health and learning."
https://rmi.org/four-reasons-why-k-12-schools-are-warming-up-to-heat-pumps/
Gas stoves: ‘It's like having a tailpipe ... directly piped into your house'
https://www.thecooldown.com/green-home/gas-stoves-backyard-cooking-gas-stove-kitchen/
It's not just homes & businesses that recognize the immense benefits of #electrification, such as saving money and reducing climate pollution.
Factories are joining the movement - including those making your favorite candies & chocolate bars.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/2023/06/12/heat-pumps-industrial-factory/
A court ruling struck down City of Berkeley's #buildingelectrification law, but the impact is way beyond methane in buildings.
It could restrict cities' ability to ensure fire safety & water quality! DOE supports overturning this misguided ruling
A Heat Pump Might Be Right for Your Home. They are a year-round home comfort & climate solution that will lower energy use, save money on energy bills & lead to huge reductions in climate pollution - in every corner of the US.
https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/guides/heat-pump-buying-guide/
Reducing strain on energy grid: good.
Lowering consumer utility bills: good.
Protecting the health of kids: good.
So why is Congress considering a pair of bills that would do the opposite?
"The study found that in 2016, U.S. oil and gas production caused 410,000 asthma exacerbations, 7,500 excess deaths, and 2,200 new cases of childhood asthma, along with a price tag of $77 billion in total health impacts."
https://www.thecooldown.com/outdoors/premature-deaths-climate-change-asthma/
Property Brothers hosts Drew and Jonathan Scott: "It’s not about attacking people who have it [gas stoves], but it’s not healthy"
https://www.mensjournal.com/news/property-brothers-gas-stoves
