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A federal judge in Denver has temporarily blocked Colorado's law requiring retailers to post air quality warnings on gas stoves, citing potential First Amendment violations and scientific controversy over health impacts, leaving the law unenforceable pending further legal proceedings.
New research suggests that cooking on a gas stove can release more harmful nanoparticles than a car's tailpipe, posing health risks such as respiratory diseases, heart and lung issues, and even cognitive decline. The study found that cooking a simple grilled cheese sandwich may expose residents to as many as 10 million nanocluster aerosols per cubic nanometer, compared to the up to around 1 million released by cars near a busy street. The findings reignite the debate over the safety of gas stoves, with some officials considering bans, while others propose using vent fans to reduce exposure to harmful particles.
The Department of Energy has finalized new energy efficiency standards for stoves, with a minimal impact on gas models but a significant impact on electric stoves, which will need to comply by 2028. The changes are projected to lower Americans' utility bills by $1.6 billion over 30 years and reduce carbon-dioxide emissions by almost 4 million metric tons. The regulations were prompted by concerns over gas stoves' potential health hazards, but the final standards are less stringent than initially proposed. New regulations for other appliances are also in the pipeline.
The Department of Energy has announced new energy-efficiency guidelines for gas and electric stoves, set to take effect in 2028, aiming to increase energy efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and save consumers money. The regulations are not a ban on gas stoves, and won't affect existing models or popular features. Despite federal assurance, some states and cities have taken action to ban natural gas hookups for gas appliances, facing resistance from federal courts.
The Biden administration's new Energy Department regulation will modestly tighten efficiency requirements for a small fraction of gas stoves on the market, putting an end to the political fight over the appliances. Despite GOP warnings, the new measure would only affect 3% of the models on the market, and the finalized rule also included standards for electric stoves and ovens. The department projected that the standards will decrease carbon dioxide emissions by nearly 4 million metric tons cumulatively over 30 years. The fight over efficiency standards is likely to extend to other department rulemakings, including upcoming rules for dishwashers and clothes washers and dryers.
The Biden administration has released new energy efficiency standards for ovens and stoves, assuring consumers that their gas stoves are safe as the vast majority already meet the standards. The main focus of the new standards is on electric stoves, aiming for at least 30% less energy usage. The administration claims the new standards will save Americans $1.6 billion on utility bills over 30 years and decrease harmful carbon dioxide emissions. The compliance will be required for newly manufactured models beginning January 31, 2028, and includes imported stoves. Last year, there was controversy over the suggestion of banning gas stoves due to their link to childhood asthma, but the administration clarified that any potential ban would only apply to new gas stoves, not existing ones.
The Biden administration has finalized new energy-efficiency rules for gas and electric stoves and ovens, aiming to reduce planet-warming emissions from household appliances. Contrary to previous concerns, the rules will not affect existing stoves and ovens, but will apply to products manufactured in 2028 or later. The regulations, a compromise with U.S. manufacturers, are expected to save consumers money on utility bills in the long run. While some conservative lawmakers have criticized the move, the administration has emphasized that the rules are not an attempt to ban gas stoves. The debate over gas stove regulations has also extended to local and state levels, with some Democratic officials seeking to restrict gas use in newly constructed buildings.
Documents unearthed by the climate watchdog group Climate Investigations Center reveal that Julia Child, the late TV star and renowned chef, was sponsored by the American Gas Association (AGA) to promote gas appliances on her cooking shows. While Child never personally endorsed products, the gas industry saw her as potent product placement to establish the dominance of gas in American homes. The AGA launched a campaign called "Operation Attack" in the late 1960s, employing tactics similar to the tobacco industry to fend off threats to gas. Today, the gas lobby continues to use influencers and disinformation to promote gas stoves and thwart environmental regulation.
Gas and construction trade groups have filed a lawsuit against New York's state ban on gas stoves and furnaces in new buildings, arguing that it violates federal regulations. The ban, approved by Gov. Kathy Hochul, aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve indoor air quality. Similar policies have been implemented in other cities, but opponents criticize it as an infringement on consumer choice. The lawsuit seeks to block the ban from taking effect and argues that New York lacks the legal authority to enforce it. The state law includes exemptions for emergency backup power equipment and certain commercial establishments. New York City plans to introduce separate rules for all-electric new construction next year.
Democratic Congressman Jared Moskowitz drew laughter at a hearing when he sarcastically asked a witness from the Department of Energy when they would be coming to take away his gas stove and if he could schedule a convenient time for the raid. The witness assured him that they were not coming to take anyone's gas stoves away. Moskowitz's question was in response to concerns over regulations on gas stoves, which the White House has stated they do not support banning.
A new study from Stanford researchers found that gas stoves, which are used in a majority of California households, can emit a chemical linked to cancer at levels higher than those caused by secondhand tobacco smoke. The chemical benzene can spread far from the kitchen and linger inside for hours at levels that have prompted investigations when detected outdoors. The findings have especially large implications for California, where 70% of households use natural gas for cooking. The researchers recommend switching to induction stoves as the best method of protection against benzene emissions.
A new study from Stanford researchers found that gas stoves release high concentrations of benzene, a chemical linked to leukemia and other blood cell cancers, which can be worse than secondhand smoke. The study adds ammunition to efforts to phase gas connections out of homes and buildings. The research prompted the lead author to get rid of his gas stove after testing the study’s methods in his own house. The study is the first to calculate indoor pollution of benzene caused by gas stoves.
A new study led by Stanford University finds that using a gas stove or oven can raise indoor levels of benzene, a chemical linked to a higher risk of leukemia and other blood cell cancers, above those in secondhand tobacco smoke. Benzene can also migrate into other rooms far from the kitchen and linger for hours in home air. The study recommends using portable induction cooktops or electric kitchenware to reduce exposure to pollutants from gas stoves.
Gas stoves are not only bad for the environment but also harmful to our lungs, emitting known carcinogens like benzene into our homes. One in eight American children with asthma have it because of pollution from their homes' gas stoves. Disinformation from dirty energy companies has deceived the American public into thinking that gas stoves are safe. Induction stoves are becoming the best alternative to avoid gas cooking, being better for the planet and our lungs, more energy-efficient, and cooking food more quickly and evenly.
Gas stoves emit benzene, a chemical linked to cancer, which can reach higher levels than those found in secondhand tobacco smoke and spread throughout a home, according to a study by Stanford University. The research found that both natural gas and propane stoves emitted detectable and repeatable levels of benzene that in some homes raised indoor benzene concentrations above well-established health benchmarks. The toxin doesn't just stay in the kitchen, it can migrate to other places, such as bedrooms, and exhaust fans were often ineffective at eliminating benzene exposure. Cooking food does not emit benzene, all the pollution comes from the gas.