The gas stove is a popular home appliance in many homes around the world. Even here in Brazil, with the majority of the population having access to it.
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Although common, much has been discussed about the safety, risks and effects of this equipment in the United States, through forums and public debates about the impacts of gas stove use on the environment and even on American health.
The origin of the discussion
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has considered banning gas stoves in the country. A controversy began shortly after Commissioner Richard Trumka Jr. made the comments in an interview with Bloomberg. In one of his speeches, it was said that natural gas stoves are “a hidden danger”.
In the vein of the ban, there is concern about the pollutants created by gas stoves. It is argued in favor of the ban that domestic stoves can emit nitrogen dioxide, methane and other pollutants.
In addition, it was also commented on a supposed greater chance of children exposed to the gas stove develop respiratory diseases, as well as asthma.
The state of New York, one of the most populous in the country, passed a law banning gas stoves in new buildings in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
As a result, the measure bans the installation of fossil fuel-powered equipment in buildings seven stories tall or less by 2026, and a ban for larger buildings from 2029.
How would the decision affect the population?
The release of news that took the ban for granted caught the attention of residents of the United States. After all, the gas stove is an appliance present in more than 40 million homes in the country.
Through his Twitter, Richard Trumka Jr. he said that a possible ban would only be for new gas stoves and that the regulations apply to new products.
Regardless of whether or not the decision is ever made, the fact is that people are already looking for ways to more sustainable and safer ways to cook, in order to guarantee new means in case the ban “takes hold” of true.
For now, the New York state government says people won't be required to dispose of their stoves or anything like that. The transition to new types of equipment will be smooth and will take place over the course of years, according to the authorities of the US federative unit.
