Scientists point to an unexpected risk from a conventional stove

Every day we spend a lot of effort and time to maintain our health. For this, we try to eat right, lead an active lifestyle and fight bad habits. However, we do not even think about the fact that in everyone’s house there is a thing that can pose a serious threat. An ordinary gas stove, without which it is difficult to imagine today, harms the environment and poses a risk to humans.

The fact is that methane leakage from the gas stove occurs even when it is turned off. Such conclusions were published by the AARP edition, referring to the results of a recent study led by Stanford.

The authors of the work note that today there are quite a few measurements of natural gas emissions that enter the air from buildings as a result of leaks or incomplete combustion of appliances.

In the course of their work, scientists investigated the effect of various types of stoves during combustion, arson, and when they are turned off. The largest methane emissions were from igniter-operated appliances, with three-quarters of the emissions occurring with the stove turned off.which may indicate a faulty gas valve and the connection of the device to the gas networks of houses.

At the same time, they proved that, in addition to methane, gas stoves emit a large amount of nitrogen oxides, polluting the air and affecting human health. For example, The Lancet suggests that prolonged exposure to polluted air can contribute to the progression of heart disease and stroke.

According to scientists, The best way out of the situation to preserve the cleanliness of the environment and your own health will be the transition from gas stoves to electric ones..

Earlier, GLOBAL HAPPENINGS spoke about preventing an emergency in Kyiv. The press service of the State Emergency Service announced the evacuation of residents of the building in the Solomensky district of the capital due to depressurization of the gas pipe.