Study Finds Gas Stoves Release Harmful Nano-particles Into Homes, Increasing Health Risks
• Cooking on a gas stove releases dangerous nano-particles, up to 100x more than a car exhaust • Purdue University study found particles increase risk of asthma and respiratory illness • Particles are tiny - less than 1 nanometer - and persist from the stove into the home • Study used specialized instruments to precisely measure particles in a mock home • Researchers advise using stove exhaust fans, ideally with auto-on function, to reduce exposure