California Governor Vetoes Gas Stove Warning Label Bill

Governor Newsom cites concerns over inflexibility in proposed labeling content, hindering updates aligned with scientific advancements.

The bill would have made California the first state to require warning labels on gas stoves, highlighting health risks such as nitrogen dioxide and benzene emissions.
Governor Newsom's veto is seen as a setback for climate and public health advocates aiming to reduce indoor air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
Critics argue that gas stove emissions are linked to respiratory issues, including childhood asthma, with studies showing significant pollutant leakage from stoves.
The appliance industry opposed the bill, suggesting that all types of stoves contribute to indoor air pollution and advocating for ventilation across all cooking appliances.
Similar legislative efforts have failed in other states like Illinois and New York, but advocacy groups plan to continue pushing for consumer awareness and legal action against manufacturers.