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[–] 21 points 1 year ago (5 children)

Here's an hour long video about gas stoves. At about 29 minutes in, he looks at CO2 levels. The CO2 results are not brilliant to say the least .

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  • [–] 13 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    Just use ample ventilation when using your folks' gas stove. Nitrogen dioxide is the by-product they are concerned about when burning natural gas and if you don't vent it out, it can cause health issues for lungs/airways. Moreso for children as they're still developing. Children living in homes with gas stoves have a 20% greater chance of developing asthma. Furthermore, if a leak develops it'll have benzene in it and you don't want to breathe that.

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  • [–] 6 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    This may be harder than it sounds. Often, the vent hood (such as in the microwave) doesn't vent outside and just recirculates it in the kitchen.

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  • Re-circulation probably happens quite often in electric arrangements. I suppose I'd wonder about the design of a kitchen in which gas was employed and they failed to install venting to outside airspace. Although, I am sure it does happen.

    If that is the case, then opening a window whilst cooking would be prudent.

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