Essays about: "cooking stoves"
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6. Differences in forest structure in relation to energy-efficient cookstoves in the Kakamega forest, Kenya
University essay from Linköpings universitet/BiologiAbstract : Tropical forests are amongst the most important ecosystems in the world. It is also the biome estimated to experience the most rapid losses of habitats in the next 50 years, mainly due to anthropogenic exploitation. The Kakamega forest, western Kenya, is important both for conservation and human livelihood and is essential for peoples’ survival. READ MORE
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7. Household air pollution exposure in sub-Saharan Africa and assessment of disease burden attributable to risk factor
University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialmedicin och global hälsaAbstract : BACKGROUND: One of the major environmental threats to human health is air pollution. It contributes to premature deaths of millions of people worldwide. Air quality issues are growing exponentially in developing countries (West et al. 2016). READ MORE
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8. Adoption and sustained use of energy efficient stoves in rural Uganda
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Naturresurser och hållbar utvecklingAbstract : In 2011, Energy saving (mud) stoves were introduced in villages around the Kachung Forestplantation in rural Uganda as part of an effort to support local sustainable development. Initial fieldwork showedthat the stoves had not been adopted as much as the apparent benefits would suggest. READ MORE
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9. Air pollution emitted during traditional coffee ceremonies in Ethiopia, a health risk for women
University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljövetenskaplig utbildningAbstract : Indoor air pollution is a problem of great concern, estimating to cause around 2 million premature deaths, with 400.000 cases suspected to happen in Sub-Saharan Africa. In this thesis, indoor air pollution emissions associated with the Ethiopian traditional coffee ceremony has been studied as a model for cooking exposure. READ MORE
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10. Indoor Air Pollution, Passive Ventilation Strategies and Thermal Comfort in Nepal
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljöAbstract : Indoor Air Pollution (IAP) resulting from indoor burning of solid biomass fuels in poorly ventilated kitchens is a severe health risk in parts of the world where energy poverty is prevalent. Passive ventilation, i.e. taking advantage of naturally induced airflow has been suggested as crucial in reducing IAP levels below safe limits. READ MORE