Natural gas is used to power many consumer products in homes including furnaces, fireplaces dryers and gas burning stoves. Although natural gas is the cleanest burning fossil fuel, it can be extremely dangerous in the home. If used safely, it is an excellent source of power. If not, it can cause house fires, and negative health outcomes like natural gas poisoning. The American Gas Association estimates that over 177 million Americans use natural gas in their homes.

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