Cold weather doesn’t have to mean higher bills, or more gas in your home. Some states are lowering winter electricity rates so #heatpumps actually save money when you need them most. Turns out, switching off gas can be better for your wallet &your air! Full @nytimes.com story: nyti.ms/4rc5kRc

New research shows gas stoves can make up a quarter to half of the nitrogen dioxide people breathe indoors. For millions of households, switching to electric could be the difference between safe air and unhealthy exposure. Read the full Washington Post article: https://wapo.st/49ZSD67

Plastic is made from oil and gas — and so is this problem. Nurdles are tiny plastic pellets that escape into waterways and are eaten by birds, fish, and sea turtles who mistake them for food. From production to pollution, plastic leaves a trail. Watch the full episode: https://to.pbs.org/4ly9oc3

Plastic is made from oil and gas — and this is where it begins. Tiny pellets called nurdles spill into waterways, soak up toxins, and quietly spread pollution long before plastic ever reaches your home. Read more: https://bit.ly/4jV4aqw Hot for the planet. Toxic for your health.

Experts say some of the biggest triggers for headaches, congestion, coughing, & asthma flare-ups are already inside your home — especially when we’re sealed indoors all season. Read the full article to learn more about the triggers & how to mitigate them: https://bit.ly/3N0ykfz

Plastic isn’t just plastic — it’s made from oil and gas. And most single-use plastics didn’t exist 50 years ago. Plastic is not a necessity, and we don't need more extraction. We need reuse, refill, and materials that don’t rely on fossil fuels. Watch the full episode: https://to.pbs.org/4ly9oc3

You don’t need to overhaul your kitchen before the holidays. A few small tweaks can help reduce indoor pollution — especially if you cook with gas. Because the best holiday memories don’t include headaches, coughing, or bad air. Here’s to cozy homes that actually feel good to be in. 💛

In WI, a gas pipeline failure ripped through a neighborhood — sending debris everywhere, damaging homes, & leading to the evacuation of 60 families. When gas infrastructure fails, families pay the price — not the utilities. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4j042p8

DC residents are literally out on the streets tracking gas leaks themselves, and they found 400+ methane leaks in one year — with multiple at potentially explosive levels. If everyday people can find them… why aren't utilities doing more to make our streets safer? https://to.pbs.org/4ly9oc3

Your stove shouldn’t pollute more than the street outside your home — but for millions of Americans, it does. A new study shows gas + propane stoves can expose you to as much nitrogen dioxide inside as all outdoor sources combined! That means higher risks of asthma, lung disease, and even cancer.

The explosion in Chino Hills that injured 8 people last month is a heartbreaking reminder of how dangerous gas leaks can be. 👉 Leave immediately if you suspect a leak 👉 Call 911 + your utility from a safe distance The full story: https://bit.ly/44OKRc4

Marylanders are paying more than ever for gas– but are they paying for safety or for utility profits? According to a new Maryland PIRG report, BGE’s $4+ billion pipeline program isn't focused on identifying and fixing which pipes are actually riskiest.

For years, we’ve been told gas was the clean choice. Now we know better: it’s heating the planet, polluting our homes, and driving up energy costs. Watch the full episode: https://to.pbs.org/4ly9oc3

Protect your kitchen, protect your people. 💛🍽️ Happy Thanksgiving from Hot & Toxic.

We love a cozy kitchen… just not the fumes that come with gas cooking. Just like Chef Chris Galarza says: Turn on that vent, use your oven more than an open flame, and make sure your CO detector is working. A few simple tweaks = a healthier Thanksgiving around the table. 🦃🌿

"This is urgent — it’s affecting children now." Gas stoves don’t just cook your dinner — they release toxic fumes that can trigger asthma and harm kids’ lungs. Cleaner air starts at home. 💨 Read the full story: https://bit.ly/3LUGaH9

From upstate winters to NYC apartments, going all-electric pays off — literally. New report from @switch.box shows cleaner air, lower bills, and thousands saved over time. This is what the future of healthy homes should look like! Read the full report: www.switch.box/lpp

Think your home is your safe space? It might be hiding a few dirty secrets — and one of them’s in your kitchen. 🔥 Swipe to find out.

Since 2010, there has been $200 billion invested in gas-linked plastic projects. And there is 1 planet paying the price. 🌎 From fracking wells to plastic factories, pollution follows every step. Plastic isn’t just waste. It’s fossil fuel. Watch the full episode at: https://to.pbs.org/4ly9oc3

🚨 Methane leak forces Newport Beach evacuations. Officials found gas seeping from an abandoned oil well — a reminder that methane leaks aren’t rare, they’re routine. Swipe right to learn how to spot the signs and protect your home, and learn more: https://bit.ly/4nJMu1r

A new @psr.org report from leading health experts reveals the full extent of how coal, oil and methane gas cause direct health impacts long before they’re burned– from the air we breathe to the water we drink. Learn more and read the full report: https://psr.org/fuelingsickness

Most people don’t realize it: 💨 “Natural gas” = methane, a climate superpollutant 80× worse than CO₂. Cindy hadn’t heard this before — and she’s not alone. The gas industry has spent decades selling us the “clean” myth. The more we share the facts, the less they can keep gaslighting us.

Per the American Gas Association, gas utility spending has increased 50% from 2022 to 2023, reaching $49.1 billion! And that spending is coming back to haunt customers in the form of $1,000+ gas bills. Read more at @NPR: https://n.pr/43rcdUS

DYK that 90% of plastic production’s emissions come from just 18 communities, mostly low-income & communities of color?! And here’s the kicker: plastic is made from gas. The same fossil fuels heating the planet are making the plastic that’s polluting our air. That’s not coincidence. It’s injustice.

🔥 #hotStatFriday: Gas stoves release benzene—the same cancer-causing chemical found in cigarette smoke. You’re not just making dinner. You’re breathing in a side of carcinogens.

⚠️ It's #NationalFirePreventionWeek, and we’re talking about a danger you can’t always see: gas leaks. Swipe ➡️ to see how to spot signs of a gas leak in your home before it becomes a disaster. If you suspect a leak: 🚨 Leave immediately. 📞 Call 911 or your gas utility from outside your home.

Ever wonder how induction cooktops actually work? ⚡🍳 Chef @altonbrown breaks it down: instead of heating the surface, induction uses magnetic fields to heat the pan itself — fast, efficient, and even. Translation: more control, less wasted energy, and no methane fumes in your kitchen.

🔥 #HotStatFriday: DYK that nitrogen dioxide pollution from gas stoves is responsible for 50,000 cases of childhood asthma?! That’s 50,000 kids paying the price for an outdated fossil fuel appliance in our kitchens. 🫁💨 Cooking shouldn’t come with a side of toxic air.

🔥 #HotStatFriday: 80% of methane leaks from gas stoves happen when they’re turned off. Yep. Even when you’re not cooking, your stove is quietly leaking methane (a climate superpollutant) & toxic hitchhikers like benzene into your home. So you’re not just simmering soup—you’re simmering pollution.

How do you make the invisible visible? We’re teaming up with @climatetown.bsky.social Rollie Williams & leading methane organizations at #ClimateWeekNYC to talk about the tools and data helping us hold #BigGasPolluters accountable. Seats are limited — sign up now! 👉 https://luma.com/fxdnf34o

Would you breathe in car exhaust for dinner? 🚗💨 Didn’t think so. But every time you cook on a gas stove, you’re standing over methane, benzene, and nitrogen dioxide — the same kinds of pollutants we fight outside. Your kitchen shouldn’t double as a combustion chamber.

🚨 from @grist.org: A new lawsuit has been filed by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers against the state of Colorado to stop it from requiring natural gas stoves to carry health labels warning about their pollution dangers. grist.org/accountabili...

🐄💨 Methane from cows gets a lot of attention… but did you know your kitchen stove is leaking the same climate superpollutant? Whether it’s cows or cooktops, methane = not cute. Thanks for learning with us, Cal + Jordan!

Gas stoves have had their moment… but induction is stealing the spotlight. ✨ It’s safer (no burns), cleaner (no benzene or carbon monoxide), & faster (boils water 3x quicker). Why keep cooking with fossil fuels when the future of food is already here? Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4pdApUi

We're amplifying the launch of @PSEHealthyEnergy’s #MethaneRiskMap, a tool that reveals the hidden health risks of methane emissions events. Hazardous pollutants like benzene and toluene often travel with methane— and now communities can see the risks. https://app.sosha.ai/s/ZKZEy2u6

🧑‍🍳 BDC’s Chef Rachelle explains in the @nytimes.com that portable #Induction cooktops are a “small but mighty tool” that will “get your pasta water boiling in half the time” as a gas stove, while also making your kitchen healthier, safer, & more climate-friendly. 🔌💡 www.nytimes.com/2025/08/25/c...

“Natural gas” = methane = climate superpollutant. 💥 Lillian gets it: most people have no idea what they’re breathing in — and no warning label to clue them in. Gas is dirty. Labels are overdue. #PutALabelOnGas

Gas stoves come with often-ignored health risks. Colorado’s new first-in-the-nation law is making sure buyers know what noxious carcinogens they have in store.

You think you’re just making dinner… but your gas stove is low-key turning your house into a toxic cloud zone. 💨 Methane leaks even when the stove is off 🫁 No ventilation? You're breathing it in — room to room, breath by breath. This isn’t just about cooking—it’s about the air you live in.

They didn’t just sell us gas—they sold us a vibe. From vintage ads to celeb chefs, the fossil fuel industry has spent decades convincing us that gas=glamorous, powerful, “clean.” But let’s be real: you’re burning a fossil fuel in the middle of your kitchen. 💨🔥 It’s not tradition—it’s a PR campaign.

Want a home that’s healthier for your family and the planet? 🏡✨ From ditching plastic to swapping out gas appliances, these easy swaps make a big difference—especially in the air you breathe.

👀 Meet our #PolluterOfTheMonth for August: Hilcorp Energy — the country’s #1 methane polluter in oil and gas.

“Natural gas” sounds harmless… until you realize it’s just methane in disguise. 💨 Should gas stoves come with a warning label? Nina says 💯 Yes. Just like any product that leaks toxic chemicals into your home. #PutALabelOnGas

As a climate reporter, she knew the risks of gas. But like so many renters, she couldn’t choose her appliances — until the leak made it impossible to ignore. Read & then ask yourself: Why aren’t gas stoves regulated like car exhaust? bit.ly/3RLUkJS

💸 BGE customers have seen gas bills skyrocket—and it’s not even keeping them safer. Consumer advocates are calling out reckless pipeline spending and demanding real oversight. Safety and climate need to come first, not utility profits. Read more on PIRG: bit.ly/46IjFxC

💥 Plastics = fossil fuels in disguise. Fracking didn’t just bring us methane — it brought us mountains of plastic. 🛢️ Gas → Ethane → Plastic wrap. It’s all the same dirty supply chain. Watch the full episode: to.pbs.org/4ly9oc3

You wouldn’t let an oil rig into your kitchen… But if you’re cooking with gas, it’s already there. 🛢️💨 Natural gas = methane = fossil fuel. And burning it indoors? That means you're breathing in the same toxic byproducts found at the extraction site — benzene, NOx, the whole nasty mix.

When “natural gas” sounds cute but is actually a climate villain 👀 💨 It’s mostly methane (aka a superpollutant) 🔥 Linked to asthma in kids 😤 And a lot of us are stuck with it, not by choice, just like Rejeana

You wouldn’t breathe in fumes from a car tailpipe… So why are we doing it in our own kitchens? 🧪 Scientists, like Rob Jackson, are sounding the alarm: burning gas indoors pollutes the air we breathe, right where we live. And it's the only methane source we release directly into our homes.

“You’re literally burning a fossil fuel inside your house.” 👏 We love to see chefs & home cooks rethinking gas stoves & making the switch. @thechefsmartypants (on IG) breaks down why they’ve fallen for induction: it’s cleaner, cooler (literally), & doesn’t fill your kitchen w/ toxic air.