A study of 701 households in Nairobi found that rising food and fuel prices after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine forced many families to eat and cook less.
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Dust and traffic pollution add to the health hazard posed by some cooking fuels.
LPG meets household needs, is easy to store and transport, and - crucially - is available now in the quantities needed.
Insecurity of assets and life with declining capacity for technical and market production are responsible for Nigeria’s low crude oil production.
Cooking with wood and charcoal can raise indoor air pollution to dangerous levels.
Supporting new fossil fuel projects is completely inconsistent with the broader goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050 - and will not improve energy security.
To cope with loss of income, some Nairobi households opted for cheaper foods, or conserved their cooking fuel by preparing smaller meals.
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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Environmental Public Health, Harvard University; University of Liverpool
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Professor of Global Public Health, University of Liverpool
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PhD Candidate, Université de Dschang
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Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) Professorial Chair in Oil and Gas Economics and Management, University of Cape Coast
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Professor of Law, Deakin University
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Health Economist ,Department of Environmental Health, Kintampo Health Research Center
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Emeritus Professor of Public Health, University of Liverpool