How the Fossil Fuel Industry Convinced Americans to Love Gas Stoves

8/21/2021

This article explores how the fossil fuel industry has successfully marketed natural gas stoves as a clean and efficient alternative to electric stoves. It highlights the tactics used by industry groups to promote the benefits of gas stoves, including funding research and lobbying efforts. The article discusses the environmental consequences of gas stoves, including indoor air pollution and methane emissions. It also raises concerns about the influence of the industry on building codes and regulations, which favor gas infrastructure. The author argues that there is a need to shift towards electric appliances and renewable energy sources to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality.

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