Why Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Spikes Every Winter

A purple-themed infographic explaining why carbon monoxide poisoning spikes in winter through four key factors: constant home heating, tightly sealed houses, malfunctioning appliances, and the improper indoor use of portable devices.

During Nashville’s January 2026 ice storm, more than 20 people showed up at emergency rooms with carbon monoxide poisoning in a single 24-hour stretch. Most of them had done exactly what you’d expect when the power went out: fired up a generator, closed the doors against the cold, and waited for the heat to kick … Read more