VOICED: DR Congo 'biomass' logs fuel green alternative to coal

Elizabeth produces biomass logs from waste materials as a safer alternative to charcoal, which poses dangers such as attacks in unsafe areas. Biomass logs help preserve gorilla habitats by reducing deforestation. They are cheaper than charcoal but require more frequent attention when cooking. The Congolese Institute for Nature Conservation aims to increase biomass production to boost the local economy and promote environmental sustainability.

What motivated Elizabeth to switch from gathering wood for charcoal to producing biomass logs?

• The abundance of waste paper

• The inefficiency of biomass logs

• The danger associated with gathering wood

• The high cost of charcoal

How do biomass logs contribute to environmental conservation?

• By increasing deforestation

• By providing a habitat for mountain gorillas

• By offering an alternative to deforestation

• By reducing the need for water

What is a significant advantage of biomass logs over charcoal?

• They are three times cheaper

• They burn longer

• They require less maintenance

• They are more expensive

What is a drawback of using biomass logs compared to charcoal?

• They are more expensive

• They burn too quickly

• They are difficult to produce

• They are not environmentally friendly

What is the goal of the Congolese Institute for Nature Conservation regarding biomass logs by 2013?

• To eliminate the use of biomass logs

• To produce 46 tons of biomass logs every month

• To reduce the cost of biomass logs

• To increase charcoal production