Charcoal Production Wreaks Environmental Havoc in Somalia

June 11, 2010    

By Amanda Wheat

Although Somalis are no strangers to devastating droughts, uncertainty about weather patterns are rising with the temperature. As the climate changes and crops dwindle, many Somalis are forced to find alternate means of income. The result is an increase in charcoal production, which further compounds the degradation of Somalia’s forests and livelihoods. Read more.

Tagged: Africa, Charcoal market, Environment, News, Poverty

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