A roundup of who said what, when, about the “raging” debate on the efficacy of clean cookstoves.
Studies
NEWS: ‘Clean cookstoves’ draw support, but they may not improve indoor air quality
In March, researchers from India and California published a study showing that certain clean cookstove models occasionally release a larger volume of certain pollutants than the traditional stoves they’re intended to replace.
Three American researchers released a randomized, controlled study Monday that is even more damaging to the clean cookstove movement.
“Attention Apple, the Tanzania cookstove market needs you…”
“Cheap, disposable, utilitarian appliances.” And, “not enough fuel savings to justify the expense of a clean cookstove.” These are just some of the findings in an new study out by Ideo.org on the cooking habits of Tanzanians.
NEWS: World lacks enough food, fuel as population soars-UN
LONDON, Jan 30 (Reuters) – The world is running out of time to make sure there is enough food, water and energy to meet the needs of a rapidly growing population and to avoid sending up to 3 billion people into poverty, a U.N. report warned on Monday.
As the world’s population looks set to grow to nearly 9 billion by 2040 from 7 billion now, and the number of middle-class consumers increases by 3 billion over the next 20 years, the demand for resources will rise exponentially.
GERES survey results: it’s about networks, professional services & follow-up
“To achieve the objective of the large scale dissemination of effective biomass equipment, the improved cookstoves (and biomass fuel) supply chain actors need a strong network, professionalization of services and follow-up.” — Geres Survey