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Stoves are a pretty big source of directly-inhaled NOx pollution that is pretty much unregulated. Turning on the vent can help if it vents outside (many do not) but often not by enough to bring things down to a won't-give-kids-asthma level.

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[–] [email protected] 19 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Our home came with a gas stove. Was ready to get rid of it once it died. But a few years ago, there was a multi-day electrical outage. The stove could still be lit with a match, so we could at least have warm water to wash and cook.

Local utility has also been jacking up electricity prices (30% last time). Suspect people want to keep their gas stoves for the sake of reliability and cost, despite pollution concerns.

[–] jumperalex 23 points 1 month ago

Meh. That's what I have a propane grill with side burner for. I converted to induction 2y ago after being a gas-only zealot for years. I'll never leave induction now!

[–] [email protected] 18 points 1 month ago (1 children)

My solution to that is to maintain a camping stove and a connector to a 20lb propane tank. You can cook for a couple weeks with that if need be, but don't have to breathe the fumes on a routine basis.

[–] Brkdncr 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Camp stoves that run on propane tanks you buy at the grocery store or run on “white” gas are great emergency preparedness devices.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

Whoa now! be careful on what you add " to.. /s