"The levels of benzene we found in the distribution system gas in the UK and the Netherlands are frankly eye-popping. That means even a small leak can pose significant health risks quickly indoors and outdoors."
"Compared with average US levels, benzene concentrations in London and Amsterdam homes were between 60 and 80 times higher than the average in North America."
"In roughly nine percent of homes, the leak rates combined with the benzene levels in gas were high enough to exceed the EU annual limit, indicating a potential chronic health risk."
"The largest in-home benzene concentration was recorded in London, where a leaky stove was releasing amounts 13 times higher than the recommended limit."
A study reveals that gas stoves can leak harmful benzene, a chemical linked to cancer, even when turned off. In the UK and Netherlands, benzene levels in natural gas are significantly higher than in the US, with some homes exceeding safety limits. Researchers found low-level gas leaks in 40% of kitchens, with 9% of homes at risk of chronic health issues due to benzene exposure. The highest concentrations were recorded in London, where a leaky stove emitted levels 13 times above the recommended limit.
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