Use of natural gas or propane in commercial kitchens exposes workers to air pollution and dangerous heat

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Restaurant workers in commercial kitchens with gas and propane appliances can face heat and air pollution at levels above health-based guidelines, according to a new study by researchers from PSE Healthy Energy, the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainab…

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:20:13 UTC.

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