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Turkey. Mashed potatoes. Stuffing. Green bean casserole. Cranberry sauce. All smothered in gravy. And all cooked \u2013 and enjoyed \u2013 in the company of our loved ones.<\/span>\r\n\r\nBut in millions of American homes, there\u2019s a hidden danger lurking in the kitchen. Common across the country, gas stoves can <\/span>produce<\/span><\/a> levels of indoor air pollution that would <\/span>exceed outdoor air quality standards<\/span><\/i>. Cooking with gas releases pollutants into our homes that <\/span>can lead<\/span><\/a> to the development of asthma, especially in children, and worsen symptoms for those with preexisting respiratory illnesses. One report <\/span>compared<\/span><\/a> the effects of using a gas stove around kids to those of second-hand smoke exposure.<\/span>\r\n\r\nRunning a gas stove for just <\/span>one hour<\/span><\/a> can lead to unsafe pollutant levels. During the holidays, many Americans cook for far longer than one hour\u2014 cooking a turkey can take four hours. An indoor air quality <\/span>experiment<\/span><\/a> conducted in 2018 by HomeChem found that pollution levels in a home while cooking a Thanksgiving meal briefly <\/span>exceeded those of the world\u2019s most polluted cities<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe kitchen should be a place of bonding \u2013 especially on Thanksgiving. It should be a place where Americans can come together with their loved ones to cook, eat and talk about their lives. It should not be a place where our families are exposed to toxic pollution that can make us sick.<\/span>\r\n\r\nSo how can you keep your family safe from gas stove pollution this Thanksgiving? Here are some tips.<\/span>\r\n\r\n1. Go Electric. <\/strong>\r\n\r\nUltimately, the healthiest option is to use an electric alternative to gas. No one is expecting you to go out and buy a new stove before Thanksgiving this year, but next time you are in the market or considering kitchen upgrades, it would be wise to consider electric or <\/span>induction<\/span><\/a> options. Induction cooktops \u2013 which use electromagnetic power to directly heat the pans \u2013 are gaining popularity with both home and professional chefs.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nEven if you\u2019re not ready to fully make the switch, there are relatively low-cost portable induction cooktops that can be used on your countertop and plugged into a normal outlet. They can be used instead of a normal gas range for anything you would usually cook on your stovetop. This can give you a chance to try out the technology while also giving you some extra cooking capacity on a day when you\u2019re going to need it. Without combusting methane gas to ignite the blue flame, you can cook your mashed potatoes, your cranberry sauce or whatever your favorite side dish might be.<\/span>\r\n\r\nIf you are considering switching to electric or induction cooking, you may be eligible for new rebates or tax credits through the <\/span>Inflation Reduction Act<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\r\n\r\n2. Use proper ventilation.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nProper ventilation is important while using any type of stove, but it\u2019s absolutely essential if your stove is fueled by gas. The best kind of ventilation is that of a <\/span>ducted range hood<\/span><\/a>, which is installed above the stove to catch air and smoke as it rises and moves the polluted air outside the home. Always use your range hood for the entire duration of stove use\u2014 turn it on when you start cooking and don\u2019t turn it off until you\u2019re done.<\/span>\r\n\r\n3. Quick fix solutions to help reduce your exposure.<\/b>\r\n\r\nIf you have a gas stove and don\u2019t own a range hood, you should seriously consider purchasing one. However, if you don\u2019t have one and can\u2019t get one in the near future, or if you rent, there are other measures you can take to improve indoor air quality:<\/span>\r\n