Energy for Cooking in Developing Countries

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Publication Type  Journal Article
Author  International Energy A
Year of Publication  2006
Journal  SourceOECD Energy
Volume  2006
Pagination  724-774
Publication Language  eng
Abstract  

In developing countries, especially in rural areas, 2.5 billion people rely on biomass, such as fuelwood, charcoal, agricultural waste and animal dung, to meet their energy needs for cooking. In many countries, these resources account for over 90% of household energy consumption.

URL  http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/oecd/1608019x/2006/00002006/00000023/6106231ec016
Citation Key  716