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Gas Stoves: Sorting Fact From Fiction

Gas Stoves: Sorting Fact From Fiction

FromShort Wave


Gas Stoves: Sorting Fact From Fiction

FromShort Wave

ratings:
Length:
13 minutes
Released:
Jan 30, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Gas stoves are found in around 40% of homes in the United States, and they've been getting a lot of attention lately. A recent interview with Richard Trumka, the commissioner of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), quickly became fodder for outrage, viral disinformation and political fundraising after he proposed regulating the appliance. The proposal stems from a growing body of research suggesting gas stoves are unhealthy — especially for those with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and children. NPR climate and energy correspondent Jeff Brady joins us today to separate fact from fiction.
Released:
Jan 30, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.