Charcoal
Want to understand the nature and potential of the charcoal business in Africa? This is
one of the most detailed articles you’ll ever find on this subject. As global crude oil prices
continue to rise, kerosene and cooking gas have become expensive and unaffordable for
many ordinary people in developing countries. For millions of Africans who need heat
energy (or fire) to cook their daily food, wood remains the easiest and cheapest source of
fuel. According to the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), firewood and charcoal
alone provide more than 40 percent of energy used in Africa.
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