A new report has found that stoves are constantly emitting fumes—warming the planet and endangering your health.
, used in one-third of US households, do not only contribute to climate change — but also expose millions of people to harmful pollutants that are linked to respiratory illnesses, including asthma, and cardiovascular disease.
“The NOx [nitrogen oxides] and pollutants formed by the flames begin [accumulating] instantly,” says Rob Jackson, a professor at Stanford University and one of the report’s co-authors. “As soon as the burners [are] turned on, the stove starts to give off these pollutants into the air that we breathe.” He says that in many cases, indoor air pollution surpassed recommended limits put forth by the World Health Organization within minutes.
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