2024 Australian gas connection ban in new homes due to increased childhood asthma risk.

A recent study links gas stoves to an increased risk of asthma, particularly in children, attributing around 12% of childhood asthma cases in Australia to emissions like nitrogen dioxide and formaldehyde. To improve indoor air quality, it's recommended to use high-efficiency exhaust hoods, keep windows open during cooking, and consider switching to electric stoves. Australia is moving to ban gas connections in new homes from 2024 to address these concerns.

September 13, 2024
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