The production of charcoal to meet cooking needs of urban households is one of the main causes of deforestation and … degradation of Africa’s tropical forests, which offer significant carbon sequestration capacity to the global economy. In … reduction in deforestation. We also investigate the impact of the stoves on cooking time of women, who are the default cooks of …

Fuelwood collection is often cited as the most important cause of deforestation in developing countries. Use of …