Gas Stoves & Indoor Air: The Health Risks We Need to Talk About
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In this episode of Healthy Climate America, host Lisa Patel discusses the hidden health hazard of indoor air pollution with guest Brady Seals, lead author of a groundbreaking study linking gas stoves to increased pediatric asthma cases. Together, they break down the surprising role of gas stoves in indoor pollution, the political and social waves sparked by the study, and the practical steps we can all take to protect our health at home. Seals shares her unique journey from global work on clean cook stoves to advocating for electric and induction alternatives, highlighting the need for robust policies and infrastructure that prioritize public health—especially for vulnerable and low-income communities. Tune in to explore the complex landscape of indoor air regulation and the powerful changes within reach.
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Healthy Climate America is produced by Lucy Walker. Our podcast interns are Isaias Segui and Mathilda Tataw. Savannah Martincic is our manager of communication, and Riya Gohtra is our communication intern. Adam Carl supported the editing process. Original music by James Harp.
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