Worried that using your gas stove is negatively affecting your health? Though experts and pundits continue to debate the fine points, gas stoves have long been shown to release benzene, methane, nitrogen oxides, and other potentially risky airborne substances. They’ve also been linked to increased rates of childhood asthma and asthmatic attacks.
In January 2023, the Consumer Product Safety Commission made it clear that while the agency isn’t looking to ban gas stoves, it is actively researching performance tests for measuring emissions, safety standards, and other solutions for reducing the potential hazards. The Department of Energy is in the process of proposing stronger efficiency regulations for new gas stoves that would also effectively reduce their emissions.
The good news is, you can mitigate risks right now—even if your household includes kids with asthma—by getting more fresh air into your kitchen while you cook. Here are some tips.
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