Pollutants
Gas stoves run on the combustion of natural gas, which is a strong pollutant. True of false?
True, the combustion of natural gas generates nitrogen oxides (NOx) which is a precursors to other pollutants.
What indoor gas appliance is not required to be vented outdoors?
Stoves
Who is the biggest obstacle to electrifying stoves?
Natural gas industry
According to studies endorsed by the EPA, how many times is indoor pollution higher than outdoor pollution?
Two to five times higher. (occasionally more than 100 times)
What EPA regulations are there for indoor air quality?
0
Particle size most detrimental to respiratory health
Ultrafine particles (100 nm diameter)
Three types of pollutants cooking with natural gas produce?
PM2.5, NOx, CO
How much time does the average person in the US spend indoors? (answer in percent)
90%!
Electrifying stoves do not eliminate all particle pollution. Why?
Although switching from gas to electric stoves will reduce the amount of pollutants produced, particulate matter will still be emitted from the cooking process.
What are the major pollutants covered by the Clean Air Act?
CO, NOx, SO2, VOC, O3, PM2.5 and PM10
How much more NO2 is emitted by cooking with a gas stoves compared to electric stoves?
Around 50 % more.
Why are using hoods and fans not enough to decrease indoor pollution caused by cooking?
Because many existing hoods simply recirculate the air. The pollutants' concentration is still high even with the hood and fans turned on.