Induction vs gas, running costs

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JKenH said:

Are gas stoves really dangerous? What we know about the science

I’m surprised no one has mentioned this aspect - pollution.

There are two ways gas stoves pollute your home. The first is the most obvious: when they’re in use. Burning gas creates heat, which causes nitrogen and oxygen to bond among the flames. They combine to create nitric oxide and nitrogen dioxide, collectively known as NOx, which can irritate the lungs. But that’s not the only compound to worry about. Cooking with gas can also emit carbon monoxide, particulate matter and even formaldehyde. Those all have various deleterious health impacts, and can affect the respiratory and cardiovascular systems.

There’s probably a more insidious form of pollution emanating from your stove. A growing body of research shows gas stoves emit toxic compounds even when not in use. Among the most worrisome is benzene, a carcinogen. A study by PSE Healthy Energy found benzene in 99% of samples it took in homes in California. Other chemicals discovered included xylene, toluene and ethylbenzene, which can also cause respiratory issues and may cause cancer as well.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jan/15/gas-stoves-pollution-alternatives

Maybe if Big Auto were manufacturing gas stoves we would hear a bit more about it. 

Edit: Maybe Sadiq Khan ought to charge polluters for using gas cookers as well as driving cars in the ULEZ

Exclusive: Gas cookers as toxic as ‘second hand smoke’, study reveals

“Gas cooking appliances need health warning labels like cigarette packets,” she continues, adding that “EU officials have an obligation to consider these health risks”.

https://www.euronews.com/green/2023/01/09/exclusive-gas-cookers-as-toxic-as-second-hand-smoke-study-reveals

I believe that it's mostly because it's been a big part of the "culture wars" in the US?

That, and in a cost of living crisis, sadly people are willing to risk their health a bit more. See the uptake on people buying wood burners because they're cheaper to run than gas, despite having more indoor pollution