It’s something many of us use every day, but there is growing evidence that gas stoves may be harmful to our health. 

An American consumer safety watchdog recently suggested gas stoves could be banned if they couldn’t be made safe, sparking fury among conservative and Republican commentators. One outspoken chef even taped himself to his gas stove in protest.   

Now, that heated debate may be coming to Australia. 

Today, national environment and climate editor for the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, Nick O’Malley speaks to reporter Angus Thomson on how an offhand comment from a government watchdog sparked a culture war - and why it’s heading our way soon.

It’s something many of us use every day, but there is growing evidence that gas stoves may be harmful to our health. 
An American consumer safety watchdog recently suggested gas stoves could be banned if they couldn’t be made safe, sparking fury among conservative and Republican commentators. One outspoken chef even taped himself to his gas stove in protest.   
Now, that heated debate may be coming to Australia. 
Today, national environment and climate editor for the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, Nick O’Malley speaks to reporter Angus Thomson on how an offhand comment from a government watchdog sparked a culture war - and why it’s heading our way soon.

The Morning Edition (formerly Please Explain) brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

The Morning Edition (formerly Please Explain) brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

The Morning Edition

The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

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