Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, a Republican, has signed legislation prohibiting local governments from banning gas stoves.
State Sen. Page Walley, a Republican, told The Epoch Times that the bill was prompted by concerns over the federal government’s talk of banning natural gas appliances based on what he called “flawed research.” Federal agencies have been in discussions about the stoves’ potential for emitting unsafe levels of air pollutants allegedly contributing to respiratory problems and climate change, allegations that have been criticized by Republicans and industry groups.
