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Gas stoves might be even worse for health and planet than we thought

A gas stove.

Methane produced from domestic cooking in the US has a similar environmental impact as 50,000 cars, according to researchers. Image: Unsplash/ Kwon Who

Charlotte Edmond
Senior Writer, Forum Agenda
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Methane contributes to the production of ozone, which is toxic to plant and animal life.
Methane contributes to the production of ozone, which is toxic to plant and animal life. Image: Climate and Clean Air Coalition

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Is the fuel you use clean or polluting? Image: Nature Communications
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Many people in sub-Saharan Africa continue to rely on polluting fuel sources for cooking.
Many people in sub-Saharan Africa continue to rely on polluting fuel sources for cooking. Image: WHO
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