Induction cooktops make climate change and dinner worse

Induction Cooktops and Climate Change

Some of Australia's famous chefs, including Poh Ling and Neil Perry, are advocating for a shift away from gas cooktops to induction cooktops, citing benefits such as faster cooking, lower bills, and cleaner air.

The group, which includes Danielle Alvarez, Christine Manfield, and Dan Puskas, says induction offers faster cooking, lower bills, and cleaner air than gas cooktops.

However, not everyone agrees, with some arguing that induction cooktops are not superior to gas cooktops in terms of ease of use, responsiveness, speed, and cleaning.

The author has four objections to the push for induction cooktops, despite having an all-electric house with solar panels and a top-notch induction cooktop.

Author's Summary

Induction cooktops may not be the solution to climate change and dinner as claimed.

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MacroBusiness MacroBusiness — 2025-10-12