A closer look at what's behind the uproar over gas-powered stoves, and why potential health impacts have doctors speaking up. FOX13
SEATTLEThe push to electrify kitchens is not new. Scientists have sounded the alarm on the dangers of gas stoves for years.
During a policy discussion held via Zoom in December a commissioner from CPSC made it clear: a ban should be on the table. Nowadays, the fight looks different – a recent report from the New York Times indicates that propane trade groups are running a multi-million dollar ad campaign to use online influencers to promote fossil fuels.
"Even when you’re using them perfectly according to directions, even when they’re turned off, they release nitrogen dioxide," said Dr. Annemarie Dooley, a member of Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility.gas stoves continually leak methane even when they're not in useDooley was part of a group that testified to the State Legislature last year to ban gas hook-ups in newly built homes for space and water heating. She said gas stoves should be considered the next step.
"They do a terrific job of marketing gas," said Dr. Dooley. "The gas industry does not want to talk about the health risks of gas stoves. They’ll do anything not to talk about it."
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