New York has become the first state to ban gas stoves in an effort to reduce emissions and protect indoor air quality. The decision was made after a study found that gas stoves are a leading cause of asthma in U.S. youth. While there was briefly consideration at the federal level to ...
As for an all-out ban on gas stoves - it appears that option is on the table, but there has been no federal action yet. Some municipalities have already banned them (both in California and in New York), but this is the first mention of the thought of a federal ban. One expertquoted...
With these numbers in mind, it's logical that cities — many of which have set renewable-energy goals — are the first to leave natural gas behind. In the absence of federal policy, dozens of cities across America have set goals to cut their greenhouse gas emissions by the middle of the...
Research fromStanford Universitypublished last year found that gas stoves alone produce planet-warming pollution equal to about a half-million gas-powered cars each week. Natural gas can also raise levels of nitrogen dioxide, potentially causing respiratory issues. And aDecember studyfound that indoor ...
Under the law, construction projects submitted for approval after 2027 must use sources like electricity for stoves, space heaters and water boilers instead of gas or oil. Residents who currently have gas stoves and heaters in their homes will not be impacted unless they relocate to a new buildi...
Cities are considering measures to phase out gas hookups amid climate concerns, spurring some states to outlaw such prohibitions.
But clean alternatives exist: Electric heat pumps can heat homes more sustainably than gas furnaces; induction ranges can replace gas stoves. And experts stress that to fully transition to renewable energy sources like solar and wind, homes and businesses need to operate on electricity – not gas...
New York City is set to ban gas hookups in new buildings, effectively requiring all-electric heating and cooking. The move could influence how cities around the world seek to reduce the burning of fossil fuels.https://t.co/E6EtznjOl6 ...
New York City is set to ban gas hookups in new buildings, effectively requiring all-electric heating and cooking. The move could influence how cities around the world seek to reduce the burning of fossil fuels.https://t.co/E6EtznjOl6 ...