You may be breathing in more tiny nanoparticles from your gas stove than from car exhaust
7 March 2024 • Article Summary
Topic: IAQ; gas stoves; combustion
EurekAlert!
A Purdue University study found cooking with gas stoves emits tiny nanoparticles, potentially linked to asthma and other respiratory illnesses. These particles are smaller than 3 nanometers, making them difficult to measure and potentially more harmful. Researchers used a special lab to compare indoor and outdoor pollution, finding gas stoves can emit 10-100 times more nanoparticles than car exhaust. Automated kitchen exhaust fan are recommended.