Implications on Livelihoods and the Environment of Uptake of Gasifier Cook Stoves among Kenya’s Rural Households
A majority of people in developing countries use biomass energy for cooking and heating due to its affordability, accessibility and convenience. However, unsustainable biomass use leads to forest degradation and climate change. Therefore, this study was carried out in Kwale County, Kenya, on the use...
Main Authors: | James K. Gitau, Jane Mutune, Cecilia Sundberg, Ruth Mendum, Mary Njenga |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-03-01
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Series: | Applied Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/9/6/1205 |
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