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New York City Housing Authority to Replace Gas Stoves With Battery-Backed Induction Stoves in 100 Apartments Under Energy-Efficiency Pilot Program (citylimits.org)
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[–] Nick@mander.xyz 10 points 4 days ago

This isn't just about saving the environment, but sure. There's also the public health element of removing a major source of indoor air pollution that's detrimental to the residents of these units. These units aren't equipped with range hoods that can adequately ventilate the space, even if they're being used every time someone cooks.

I had no problem buying a portable induction wok "burner" outside of China; they were literally $50 USD at our local Costco a few weeks ago and that was including the kinda-cheap-but-more-than-adequate stamped carbon steel wok. I didn't even go looking for it and it found me. I've also had no problems charring peppers, onions, or ginger by just placing a pan over the stove element and sticking them on the pan when it's hot.