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Media coverage
Title Your microwave is emitting nearly as much CO2 as 7,000,000 cars Media name/outlet Metro Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 18/01/18 Description Using your microwave for a couple of minutes a day might not seem like it could do too much harm – but a new study has found the high-speed ovens across Europe give off as much CO2 as 7,000,000 cars. The study, by the University of Manchester, measured emissions of carbon dioxide from microwaves at every stage – from their manufacture to them being used, to people throwing them away after an average of just eight years. URL metro.co.uk/2018/01/18/microwave-emitting-nearly-much-co2-7000000-cars-7238658/ Persons Alejandro Gallego Schmid Title Microwaves as bad for greenhouse gas emissions as `millions of cars´ Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-5282073/Microwaves-bad-greenhouse-gas-emissions-millions-cars.html#ixzz54Y8yLJPy Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook Media name/outlet Mail Online Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 18/01/18 Description Kitchen microwaves across the European Union generate as much greenhouse gas as nearly seven million cars, it is claimed.
Scientists arrived at the figure after studying the broad environmental impact of microwaves, taking account of their manufacture, use, and end-of-life disposal.URL www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-5282073/Microwaves-bad-greenhouse-gas-emissions-millions-cars.html Persons Alejandro Gallego Schmid Title Is your microwave KILLING the environment? Study claims they emit THIS much carbon dioxide Media name/outlet The Express Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 18/01/18 Description The use of microwaves across the European Union (EU) emits as much carbon dioxide as almost seven million cars, according to the study.
University of Manchester researchers conducted the first ever comprehensive study of the environmental impacts of microwaves, considering their whole life cycle from 'cradle to grave'.URL https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/906018/microwave-global-warming-climate-change-University-of-Manchester-research-emissions-cars Persons Alejandro Gallego Schmid Title Microwaves damaging environment by emitting carbon dioxide just like cars, researchers claim Media name/outlet The Mirror Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 18/01/18 Description Microwaves are damaging the environment by emitting carbon dioxide just like cars, researchers claim.
The ovens release as much gas across the EU as nearly seven million vehicles, say a study by Manchester University.URL https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/microwaves-damaging-environment-emitting-carbon-11868868#ICID=nsm Persons Alejandro Gallego Schmid Title Microwaves in Britain generate as much carbon dioxide as 1.3 million cars, study shows Media name/outlet The Telegraph Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 18/01/18 Description Microwaves in Britain generate as much carbon dioxide as more than one million cars, scientists have concluded as they call on people to use the ovens more efficiently. URL www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2018/01/18/microwaves-britain-generate-much-carbon-dioxide-13-million-cars/ Persons Alejandro Gallego Schmid Title Revealed: The microwave oven in your kitchen could be killing the planet Media name/outlet iNews Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 18/01/18 Description Household microwave ovens could be as harmful to the environment as cars, according to the first comprehensive study of their impact on carbon emissions. Scientists at the University of Manchester have carried out a pioneering “cradle to grave” study into the use and disposal of the devices, which sit silently in the kitchens millions of homes until they are used for a few minutes to heat up ready meal “ping dinners”.
Read more at: https://inews.co.uk/news/environment/microwave-oven-kitchen-killing-planet/URL https://inews.co.uk/news/environment/microwave-oven-kitchen-killing-planet/ Persons Alejandro Gallego Schmid Title Europe's microwave ovens emit nearly as much CO2 as 7m cars Media name/outlet The Guardian Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 18/01/18 Description Popping frozen peas into the microwave for a couple of minutes may seem utterly harmless, but Europe’s stock of these quick-cook ovens emit as much carbon as nearly 7m cars, a new study has found. URL https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/jan/18/europe-microwave-ovens-emit-nearly-as-much-co2-as-7m-cars Persons Alejandro Gallego Schmid Title Microwaves In Europe Produce As Much CO2 As 7m Cars Media name/outlet Huffington Post Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 18/01/18 Description Microwave usage across the EU produces as much carbon dioxide as almost 7 million cars, according to a report by the University of Manchester. URL www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/microwaves-in-europe-produce-as-much-co2-as-7m-cars_uk_5a606934e4b054e351776861 Persons Alejandro Gallego Schmid Title Microwave ovens are cooking the environment: study Media name/outlet France 24 Media type Web Country/Territory France Date 18/01/18 Description PARIS (AFP) -
Small electrical appliances such as microwave ovens, kettles and hair dryers harm the environment in a dozen different ways, and consumers can do far more to reduce the impacts, researchers said Thursday.URL www.france24.com/en/20180118-microwave-ovens-are-cooking-environment-study Persons Alejandro Gallego Schmid Title Microwaves are as damaging to the environment as cars Media name/outlet The New York Post Media type Web Country/Territory United States Date 17/01/18 Description Microwaves are as damaging to the environment as cars and users must be taught how to cook more efficiently, scientists say. URL https://nypost.com/2018/01/17/microwaves-are-as-damaging-to-the-environment-as-cars/ Persons Alejandro Gallego Schmid
Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms
- Energy
Keywords
- carbon emissions
- microwave ovens
- climate change
- consumer goods