A recent study reveals that gas stoves emit harmful air pollutants, surpassing pollution levels found on London's busy Marylebone Road. Experts from Which? highlight concerns over nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and PM2.5 emissions from gas cooking, which can impact respiratory and cardiovascular health. Emily Seymour emphasizes the alarming potential of kitchen cooking to release toxins into homes. As a safer alternative, induction cooktops are recommended, being more environmentally friendly, although the transition can be costly. The study utilized air quality monitors in homes with both gas and induction setups to assess pollution levels during cooking activities.
'It's shocking to think that something as routine as cooking dinner could be releasing harmful pollutants into our own homes,' said Emily Seymour, energy and sustainability editor at Which?
'But our snapshot research shows that once it spikes, air pollution can spread rapidly through the house and linger for long periods of time.'
Instead of a gas stove, the experts say people should use a trendy induction hob, which has heated copper coils beneath a flat glass surface.
Induction cooktops safer than gas because they don't emit as much pollutants or involve flames - but overhauling your kitchen with one can cost hundreds of pounds.
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