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flag Gas stoves and heaters cause over 3,200 child asthma cases yearly in New Zealand, costing over $3 billion.

flag A new report by New Zealand’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority links indoor air pollution from gas stoves, wood burners, and unflued heaters to over 3,200 new childhood asthma cases and hundreds of hospitalisations annually, with associated health costs exceeding $3 billion. flag The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ and the New Zealand Green Building Council urge improved ventilation and a phase-out of gas appliances, citing risks to children’s health and long-term economic savings from switching to electric alternatives. flag Despite scientific evidence dating back decades, some manufacturers are retracting past acknowledgements of gas stove emissions, while industry groups challenge health warnings, raising concerns about transparency. flag The findings highlight the urgent need for policy changes to protect public health and accelerate the shift to safer, more sustainable home energy systems.

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