Gas stoves have been linked to one in eight childhood asthma cases by a new study
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The US Consumer Product Safety Commission is considering banning gas stoves
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Gas stoves are a source of indoor air pollution and can emit compounds such as NOx, carbon monoxide, particulate matter and formaldehyde
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Gas stoves can also emit toxic compounds even when not in use, such as benzene, a carcinogen
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Gas stoves can emit as much benzene as a cigarette, making them similar to secondhand smoke
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Gas stoves are also bad for the environment, with the methane emissions from gas stoves in the US equivalent to adding 500,000 cars to the road each year
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There are no cheap home versions for testing for gas stove pollution
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Using a hood or vent can greatly reduce indoor air pollution from gas stoves
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Other options to reduce indoor air pollution from gas stoves include using electric stoves or induction stoves instead.