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Gas stoves pollute homes with benzene, which is linked to cancer (www.npr.org)

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Benzene is among the pollutants gas stoves emit into homes, Stanford University researchers show. The toxin is linked to a higher risk of leukemia and other blood cell cancers.

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[–] stevo@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago

restaurants with commercial gas ranges also have commercial exhaust hoods.

i wonder if a home with gas range AND effective exhaust systems would reduce or eliminate the indoor pollutants from the gas cook top?

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