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Drilled presents: The Carbon Copy on the War Over Gas Stoves

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Critical Frequency

True Crime, Earth Sciences, Social Sciences, Science

4.82.3K Ratings

🗓️ 17 May 2023

⏱️ 26 minutes

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Summary

We’re sharing an episode from a podcast we love called The Carbon Copy. In January 2023, a new study showing that over 12 percent of childhood asthma cases can be linked to gas stoves took over the discourse. Suddenly, gas stoves were a hot topic on nightly news programs across America. The study ignited backlash from conservative pundits, especially after a commissioner from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said stricter regulation of gas stoves was on the table. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

As a drill listener, you know how far the oil and gas industry will go to dig up fossil fuels and keep us all hooked on them.

0:08.0

And that includes, of course, our long-time obsession with gas stoves.

0:13.0

There's half a century of research on gas stoves, showing that they're equivalent to living in a house with a second-hand smoker.

0:21.0

But try telling that to the millions of people who swear they're superior for cooking.

0:26.0

This week, I'm bringing you another great episode from our friends at the Carbon Copy.

0:31.0

Hosted by veteran climate reporter Stephen Lacey, the Carbon Copy is a weekly news analysis show that explains the business and tech trends shaping climate solutions.

0:41.0

In each episode, Stephen talks to a journalist, executive, or newsmaker about how zero carbon energy is being deployed.

0:48.0

He digs into the business and technology stories that explain the rise of clean energy, the challenge to fossil fuels, and how the energy system is transforming in dramatic ways.

0:59.0

From America's historic climate bill to mega-wind and solar projects, to cutting-edge advancements in carbon removal, the Carbon Copy is telling the most compelling stories about how the solutions will play out.

1:12.0

Here's an episode I thought you'd really enjoy all about the war over gas stoves.

1:18.0

If you like it, follow the Carbon Copy wherever you get your podcasts.

1:23.0

From the studios of Post-Script Media and Canary Media.

1:30.0

I imagine the last few weeks have been pretty crazy for you.

1:34.0

They have, the last few weeks, have been a wild ride and a lot of people are really hearing about the health and climate impacts for the first time.

1:46.0

That's RMI researcher Brady Seals.

1:48.0

And a few weeks ago, she co-authored a study on gas stoves that you've likely heard about by now.

1:53.0

In a shocking statistic, a reporter's tweet went viral linking childhood asthma cases to gas stoves, but is yours though to blame? Ron Jones verifies.

2:03.0

The study exploded outside of the tight circles of public health researchers and people who care about electrification.

2:09.0

Suddenly, the link between gas stoves and asthma was on news channels across America.

2:14.0

Can 12.7% of childhood asthma cases be tied to that common appliance?

2:19.0

A peer-reviewed study published last month found that 12.7% number and they used data from the American Housing Survey, estimating that gas stoves are used in more than a third of all US homes.

2:33.0

And naturally, the topic was put through the washroom's repeat cycle of conservative punditry with Tucker Carlson leading the outrage.

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