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• Study Finds More Evidence Gas Stove Pose a Potential Cancer Risk in Homes Nationwide

  June 6, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  Children may be at particularly increased cancer risks from benzene exposure caused by gas stoves used in millions of American homes, a new study warns.

• Benzene Fumes Present in Nearly All Natural Gas Emissions in U.S. Homes: Study

  June 7, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  Researchers indicate that natural gas leaks containing the toxic chemical benzene are common, and often undetectable, in homes and businesses throughout the North America.

• Study Links 50,000 Cases of Childhood Asthma to Propane and Gas Stoves

  May 8, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links exposure to nitrogen dioxide from gas and propane stoves to tens of thousands of cases of childhood asthma.

• Frigidaire Gas Cooktop Recall Issued Due to Risk of Gas Leaks and Fires

  September 5, 2023

  Katherine McDaniel

  Nearly 80,000 Frigidaire gas cooktops are being recalled due to reports of control knobs breaking, which has been linked to gas leaks and at least one fire.

• Gas Stoves Emit More Benzene Than Secondhand Smoke, Study Finds

  June 20, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that gas stoves and ovens emit high levels of benzene, decreasing indoor air quality and potentially exposing home occupants to increased cancer risks.

• Indoor Air Pollution Decreased Significantly When Apartments Replaced Gas Stoves, Study Finds

  February 14, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A pilot study in New York replaced the gas stoves in a number of apartments with electric induction stoves, resulting in less indoor air pollution.

• Senators Introduce Bill to Prevent Gas Stove Ban Amid Health Concerns

  February 7, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A new bill introduced by Senators Joe Manchin and Ted Cruz seek to prevent the CPSC from banning gas stoves amid growing health concerns.

• Limits on Gas Stove Energy Consumption Proposed by U.S. Regulators

  February 2, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The Department of Energy is proposing new energy consumption limits for gas stoves and electric stoves following studies indicating gas stove emissions could present health risks to children.

• New Study Links Gas Stove Use to Childhood Asthma

  January 11, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The findings of a new study link the use of gas stoves in American homes to hundreds of thousands of cases of childhood asthma across the country.

• Gas Stoves Expose Residents To Higher Risk of Respiratory Illnesses, Other Side Effects: Study

  May 7, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  Gas stoves are a major source of indoor air pollution and could increase the risk of asthma, COPD and other respiratory problems, according to a new report.