The Gas Stove Problem - with Dr. Curtis Nordgaard

Cooking with gas releases a wide range of chemicals into the home, exacerbating asthma symptoms and potentially causing other serious health problems.

 This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about plastic recycling plants being shut down for pollution violations, the Supreme Court decision that people can't sue if a pesticide manufacturer doesn’t disclose dangers on the label, and data centers for AI becoming a hot new market for manufacturers of PFAS (forever) chemicals. Then scientist and pediatrician Dr. Curtis Nordgaard talks about his work warning parents about the hazards of cooking with gas, and how they can reduce exposures, especially for their kids.

The Gas Stove Problem - with Dr. Curtis NordgaardGreen Street with Patti & Doug Wood

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Links from the Interview

• The health risks of gas stoves: https://fresh-energy.org/a-conversation-with-dr-nordgaard-about-the-health-risks-of-gas-stoves

Links from the News

• Plastic recycling (aka pyrolosis) doesn't work: https://www.beyondplastics.org/press-releases/braven-chemical-recycling-north-carolina-closed

• Supreme Court shields pesticide maker from product liability: https://thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/supreme-court/5948409-roundup-cancer-supreme-court/

• Data centers are a fast-growing market for forever chemicals: https://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/2026/03/04/comprehensive-report-lays-out-case-for-nationwide-halt-on-new-data-centers/