Clearing the Air: Gas Stove Emissions and Direct Health Effects
Nate Seltenrich
Abstract
Gas range use has direct health effects-beyond those from climate change related to fossil fuels. If kitchens are not well ventilated, benzene, nitrogen dioxide, and other VOCs may reach levels known to harm health.
Topics & Concepts
StoveEnvironmental scienceFossil fuelNitrogen dioxideHarmAir pollutionEnvironmental healthWaste managementChemistryMedicineMeteorologyEngineeringGeographyLawOrganic chemistryPolitical scienceEnergy and Environment ImpactsAir Quality and Health ImpactsEnergy, Environment, and Transportation Policies