Energy shock ripples through kitchens, forests and conservation in Africa and South Asia
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-27 03:17 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
Energy shocks linked to the Iran war have led to households in Africa and South Asia reverting back to charcoal and firewood for cooking due to expensive and unreliable cleaner methods.
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