Is Gas in Our Homes a Needless Risk?

After a friend narrowly survived a gas explosion in Jerusalem’s Old City, we take a hard look at the real risks of having natural gas in our homes. From the invisible infrastructure of aging pipes to the silent dangers of carbon monoxide and the limitations of that “rotten egg” smell, this episode breaks down what every renter and homeowner should know. We explore the practical safety steps you can take—locating your shut-off valve, buying a specific gas detector, and checking appliance connectors—and then zoom out to ask the bigger question: given the availability of safer alternatives like induction stoves and heat pumps, does gas deserve a place in our homes at all?