Hot & Toxic

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

The fix? ➡️ Switching to electric or induction can cut your exposure by 50% for the heaviest gas stove users, and 25% on average across the US.

Cleaner air. Healthier homes. Better cooking. Read the full article at the link in bio. stanford.io/4oQshr4 via @woods.stanford.edu

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

Instead, Maryland families could ultimately be on the hook for as much as $19 billion for their excessive pipeline replacement "upgrades"!

Leaders are calling for oversight and transparency to ensure that what we’re paying for is keeping families safe and is affordable. Learn more: bit.ly/44acgF4

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.