"Gas Stove Emissions: A Greater Source of Nanoparticles Than Car Exhaust"

A Purdue University study found that cooking on a gas stove can emit more nano-sized particles into the air than vehicles running on gas or diesel, potentially increasing the risk of respiratory illnesses. The study, using state-of-the-art air quality instrumentation, revealed that as many as 10 quadrillion nanocluster aerosol particles could be emitted per kilogram of cooking fuel, matching or exceeding those produced from vehicles with internal combustion engines. The researchers recommend using kitchen exhaust fans while cooking on gas stoves and suggest that nanocluster aerosol be considered as a distinct air pollutant category.