Study finds high air pollution in commercial kitchens

Summary

A first-of-its-kind US study found that catering staff can experience high air pollution at work. The Guardian reports that nitrogen dioxide levels in restaurants cooking with gas can exceed World Health Organization limits and affect diners too.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   16 Oct 2026, 05:00 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that a first-of-its-kind US study found high air pollution exposure among catering staff, with nitrogen dioxide in gas-cooking restaurants potentially exceeding WHO limits and affecting diners.