In Cambodia's Pakeo province, Tamwong village has adopted a new cooking gas system using a bio digester. This system converts animal and human waste into methane gas, providing a clean and efficient energy source. The initiative, led by the Cambodian Rural Development Team, involves local community participation and offers health and economic benefits. The leftover effluent serves as a valuable fertilizer, enhancing local agriculture. The project is cost-effective and aims to improve rural life sustainably.

What was one of the main challenges faced by villagers in Tamwong before the introduction of biogas?

• Unavailability of electricity

• Difficulty in finding firewood

• Poor road infrastructure

• Lack of clean water

How is methane gas produced in the biogas system used in Tamwong village?

• By burning coal

• Through solar panels

• By converting animal and human waste

• Using wind turbines

What is a significant health benefit of using the biogas system for cooking?

• It enhances air conditioning

• It provides smoke-free cooking

• It reduces water pollution

• It increases food production

Who initiated the biogas project in Tamwong village?

• The Cambodian Rural Development Team

• The local government

• An international corporation

• A group of local farmers

What is an additional benefit of the biogas system besides providing cooking gas?

• It purifies drinking water

• It produces high-quality manure

• It generates electricity

• It reduces noise pollution