Delicious Food, Deadly Stoves

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What percentage of the world’s population cooks indoors using open fires or other elementary techniques?

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Just under 40% of the world’s population, about three billion people.

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What are some common fuels used in traditional cookstoves?

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Wood, charcoal, or dung.

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What health issues are caused by indoor air pollution from traditional cookstoves?

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Pneumonia, lung cancer, heart disease, and other ailments.

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How many people die each year due to indoor air pollution, according to the World Health Organization?

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About four million people.

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Who are disproportionately affected by the health issues caused by indoor cooking?

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Women and children.

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What amount did the United States pledge to combat the problem of indoor air pollution in 2010?

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$105 million.

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What organization distributed funds to replace traditional cookstoves with clean cookstoves?

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The Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves.

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What is the cost range of clean cookstoves?

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$100 to $150 each.

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What did researchers find about the emissions from clean cookstoves?

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Evidence of reduced carbon emissions.

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What are some potential benefits of clean cookstoves for women?

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Less time gathering wood and more time for personal and social needs.