Answer to Question #200000 in Economics for Amoah frederick

Question

Fuelwood and charcoal as source of energy are problematic. Discuss

Answer 1

As fuelwood becomes scarce, women and children - who are usually responsible for heating the home and cooking the food - are the first to suffer. Rural dwellers have to walk farther and farther to collect the bare minimum of wood needed for survival.

The health issues that arise from using charcoal are the same problems that arise from the use of other solid fuels. These health issues, primarily due to the smoke that is produced when the charcoal is burned, include an increased number of cases of pneumonia, stroke, heart disease, and lung cancer.