Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Gas stoves and indoor air quality

[Cher Stuewe Portnoff (cher710]

I absolutely agree with you as a cook re: using gas. As an environmental 
professional, however, I have to say that as of five years ago, we 
determined that gas stoves of all kinds, but especially older models, 
contributed significantly to indoor air pollution -- and this was when they 
were in good operating condition. I finally traded in my beautiful gas 
range. I am praying for the day that a nonpolluting model is designed. They 
are getting better, and I am not completely current. If I have time a little 
later, I will post the actual data -- unless someone beats me to it.

Cher
Cohousing seeker (since last post, have sold house and movers took things to 
store yesterday. Exploartion trip planned in 30 days -- making progress!)

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joani Blank" <joani [at] swansway.com>
To: <cohousing-l [at] cohousing.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 9:24 AM
Subject: [C-L]_ Gas stoves and indoor air quality


> Several years ago when I visited Pioneer Valley Cohousing, I noticed
> that many of the homes had electric ranges in their kitchen. As I
> really dislike cooking with electric burners (no instant adjustments
> and they don't go off when you turn them off or go on when you turn
> them on), and I know most cooks and chefs would never choose
> electricity over gas, I inquired about this.  I was told that when
> the group was  in discussion about what stove/range would be
> "standard" in their units, an indoor air quality expert met with the
> group.  Among many other pieces of advice, this person advised the
> group that gas ranges contribute significantly to poor indoor air quality.
>
> I had never heard anything about that, nor has it been corroborated
> for me since then.  Can anyone reading this listserve shine some
> light on this matter?
>
> Joani
> p.s.  You'll never convince me to give up my gas stove, but I heard a
> news report on indoor air quality the other day and my curiosity was
> piqued once again.
>
> Joani Blank
> Swan's Market Cohousing
> Oakland, CA
>
>
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