I would disagree. I won't downplay the very real risk of air pollution, but unstable oven temperature can make it difficult to cook meat to a safe temperature,

I would disagree. I won't downplay the very real risk of air pollution, but unstable oven temperature can make it difficult to cook meat to a safe temperature, greatly increasing risk of foodborne illness. The requirements are not necessarily equal, but you can't disregard safe temperature guidelines unless you never make food with raw meat or eggs.