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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Brian Kahn

From Xboxes to ovens, Republicans’ war on energy efficiency is a tax on the poor

Image of xbox controller and kettle on a gas stove
Ted Cruz tweeted his outrage at an energy-saving feature on gaming devices, weeks after Republican anger over the suggestion gas stoves could be replaced by more efficient electric hobs. Composite: The Guardian/Getty Images

A new skirmish in the climate culture war began last month when Republicans became outraged over an energy-saving feature on gaming devices that users can opt to use. “First gas stoves, then your coffee, now they’re gunning for your Xbox,” Texas senator Ted Cruz misleadingly tweeted.

This comes just a few weeks after Republicans expressed anger over the suggestion that gas stoves could be banned in favor of more efficient and safer electric and induction cooktops.

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