Essays about: "firewood"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 82 essays containing the word firewood.
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1. Evaluation of five hardwood species from Zambia to produce fuel pellets for cooking purposes : Study with a single pellet press including pellet production, post production testing and X-ray examinations
University essay from Karlstads universitet/Avdelningen för energi-, miljö- och byggteknikAbstract : 81% of the population in sub-Saharan Africa relies on charcoal and firewood to cover their energy needs for cooking. In Africa charcoal is usually produced by burning tree in a traditional kilns and then the food is cooked with a carbon-fired stoves indoors. READ MORE
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2. Ecosystem services from woody vegetation in East African rangelands
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and ManagementAbstract : Drylands cover nearly half of the Earth's land surface and are dominated by croplands and rangelands. Dryland ecosystems worldwide are affected by land degradation. Increased population pressure, climate change and unsustainable land use threaten essential ecosystem services and adversely impact people’s livelihoods and well-being. READ MORE
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3. Understanding Access to Clean Cooking Fuels in Kenya
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : Adoption of clean cooking fuels is conditioned by factors known as barriers and enablers, which characterize the decision-making environment of a household. Access to clean cooking is a target part of the Sustainable Development Goals, yet it currently stands at 19.5% in Kenya. READ MORE
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4. Energy demand and biogas production in rural areas : A case study in the Raqayapampa community in Bolivia
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : Improved access to energy can greatly improve living standards, and there are correlations between increased access to electricity and higher scores on both the Human Development Index (HDI) and the Educational Development Index (EDI). Increasing access to energy can also help decrease dependability on hazardous fuels and energy sources, such as firewood for cooking. READ MORE
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5. “They told us we have to plant many trees so that we can harvest air” : hegemony, mistrust and communication failure in a tree planting project in Tanzania
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural DevelopmentAbstract : PES has become an important tool in climate mitigation policies, and has potential to increase the economic flow to low-income countries and enhance rural development. However, most studies show cases where policy design is in conflict with the local context. READ MORE