Sustainable Energy Solutions in Uganda

The video discusses the speaker's childhood experiences in Uganda, highlighting the severe deforestation issues threatening the country's forests. It introduces an initiative that converts biomass waste into clean cooking fuel, reducing the need for deforestation. Farmers are given kilns to carbonize agricultural waste, creating a product called Cha, which is used to make briquettes. These briquettes provide a cleaner, longer-burning fuel source. The initiative aims to promote sustainable development and prevent the environmental mistakes made by developed countries. The video concludes with a mention of the Great Energy Challenge by National Geographic and Shell.

What is the predicted outcome for Uganda's forests if deforestation continues at the current rate?

• Uganda will maintain its current forest area.

• Uganda will double its forest area.

• Uganda will have no forests in 20 years.

• Uganda will have more forests than any other country.

What is the primary goal of converting biomass waste into cooking fuel in Uganda?

• To create more waste in the environment.

• To export cooking fuel to other countries.

• To reduce the need for cutting down forests.

• To increase the cost of cooking fuel.

What is the name of the powder produced from carbonized agricultural waste?

• Ash

• Cha

• Charcoal

• Briquettes

What percentage of the Cha powder do farmers retain for use as fertilizers?

• 10%

• 20%

• 50%

• 80%

What is one of the benefits of the briquettes made from Cha powder?

• They burn faster and produce more smoke.

• They are only available in urban areas.

• They are more expensive than traditional fuels.

• They burn longer and cleaner.

How does helping poor people access clean energy contribute to sustainable development?

• It helps avoid the mistakes made by developed countries.

• It increases the reliance on fossil fuels.

• It limits the use of renewable resources.

• It reduces the need for technological innovation.