Electric Stoves Are Much Better for the Environment than Gas Stoves. Here’s Why.

For decades, Americans were told that gas stoves made you a better chef. The campaigns have been effective — today, 35% of U.S. homes cook with gas.

But recent studies show that gas stoves pose risks to your health and the environment.

Cooking with gas stoves creates nitrogen dioxide, which has been linked to asthma. A recent study published by researchers at Stanford calculated that the emission of nitrogen dioxide from certain gas burners or ovens was higher than the standard set for outdoors by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Moreover, gas stoves leak methane, even when turned off. Methane and nitrogen dioxide contribute to air pollution by forming ozone and smog. Methane is also a greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. The problem is so bad that California recently became the first state to ban natural gas-powered stoves by 2030.

For all these reasons, electric range stoves are the safer and more eco-friendly option if you’re aiming for a more sustainable 2023. They’re also big business. According to an industry report, the global electric stoves market is expected to reach $21.70 billion in 2026.

Electric stoves can also save you money. A major part of the new law’s $369 billion…