New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing criticism for considering a ban on wood and coal-fired ovens in restaurants, a move he claims is necessary to reduce the city's carbon footprint. Fox News host Jesse Watters strongly condemned the proposal on "Jesse Watters Primetime," characterizing it as a "betrayal" of pizza aficionados and questioning its environmental impact.
Mayor Adams defended the potential ban, stating that eliminating sources of air pollution contributes to the broader goal of reducing the city's carbon footprint.
Watters argued that wood and coal-fired ovens contribute less than one percent of residential and commercial greenhouse gas emissions, pointing to factories and forest fires as larger contributors. He specifically called out Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for the recent impact of Canadian wildfires on New York City's air quality, suggesting that Mayor Adams should focus on addressing that issue rather than targeting small businesses.
Watters expressed concern about the potential impact on small businesses and pizza lovers, questioning the practicality of alternatives like microwaving pizza. He also criticized the mayor for targeting ovens after previous actions regarding gas stoves.
