HerDithy

Increased deforestation and forest degradation have been propelled by the increasing demand for fuelwood and charcoal. Burning solid fuels such as wood emits some of the most significant contributors to global climate change; carbon dioxide, methane, and other ozone-producing gases such as carbon monoxide and black carbon. Sounds like another chemistry class? Awesome. 😊 The use of solid fuels and kerosene is one of the leading sources of household air pollution in Kenya. Fossil fuels such as kerosene contribute to climate change with a high concentration of indoor air pollution increases the risk of acute respiratory infections. According to a report by the United Nations Environment Program, household fuel use in Kenya currently contributes 22-35 million tonnes of CO2 each year and is equivalent to 30-40 percent of total Kenya greenhouse gas emissions. T he use of solid fuels and kerosene in traditional and inefficient stoves such as open fires, which leads to the emission of ...