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NEWS: Charcoal demand extinguishes a way of life in Madagascar
The news about the environment hasn’t been good these last few months and this article in Mongabay by Sam Friedberg may offer a window in
October 11, 2019
Blog
Kenya briquette manufacturers association to hold first general meeting July 23rd
Kenya’s first briquette association to be held in Nairobi on July 23rd.
July 10, 2019
Blog
SPOTLIGHT: RAISING GABDHO and Fuel for Refugees in Uganda
Today we inaugurate SPOTLIGHT, a new regular series that focuses on social entrepreneurs on the frontlines of the battle to deliver cost-efficient, quality, and sustainable
June 27, 2019
Mozambique: Charcoal as the poor man’s FEMA
(In Mozambique) it now appears like some of the farmers who saw their crops devastated by the cyclone are turning to charcoal-making as a way of generating much-needed income.
This solution may have the perverse effect of exacerbating the deforestation, thus amplifying the impact of the next cyclone.
May 26, 2019
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Unsustainable Charcoal Consumption in Africa: what we plan to do about it
Unsustainable charcoal consumption is a big problem Sub-Saharan Africa and it is increasing every year. As a result, forest cover in East and West Africa
May 2, 2019
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AScHES Convening Report Available for Review
TCP and MIT D-Lab are excited to share the report of our October 2018 Convening – Advancing Sustainable cHarcoal Enterprises at Scale (AScHES). This was
March 30, 2019
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NEWS: Illegal Chinese charcoal operation dismantled in Nigeria
Credit the International Center for Investigative Reporting for breaking the story of an unlicensed Chinese company setting up large-scale illegal charcoal operation deep in the
March 1, 2019
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Pathways to Clean Cooking II
Pathways to Clean Cooking II – Leaving No One Behind Wexford, England, May 30-31st This conference will explore recent advances and probe continuing challenges. It
January 31, 2019
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Africa 2040: Wood energy consumption up by 40%
IEA: By 2040, SSA will see a 40% increase in bioenergy consumption and a burgeoning $70 billion USD industry.
January 30, 2019
A Kenyan weed promises to deliver energy! Honest!
A recently completed weed-fired power plant in Kenya is set to generate 12MW of electricity while also creating some 2,500 new jobs.
January 21, 2019
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Study on Briquette Quality – Please Give Your Input
Students from D-Lab are doing a study on what makes a quality briquette – please fill out this survey so we can learn how to
January 21, 2019
Blog
Advancing Sustainable cHarcoal Enterprises at Scale (AScHES)
The Charcoal Project is pleased to announce a new collaborative effort with MIT D-Lab to host a convening for biomass briquette producers in October 2018.
April 23, 2018
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