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 backing a move away from gas cooktops, championing induction as the future of cooking.

A growing list of Aussie culinary stars have joined the Global Cooksafe Coalition, which advocates for all-electric kitchens in restaurants and homes, citing benefits such as faster cooking, lower bills, and cleaner air.

Induction offers faster cooking, lower bills and cleaner air than gas cooktops.

The author, who has an all-electric house with solar panels and a top-notch induction cooktop, disagrees, stating that induction cooktops are not superior to gas in terms of ease of use, responsiveness, speed, and cleaning.

The author has four objections to the cooktop push, questioning the results of a study by Monash and expressing disappointment with their own experience with high-end induction cooktops.

Author's Summary

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

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MacroBusiness MacroBusiness — 2025-10-12

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