Blog of the James E. Rogers Energy Access Project at Duke
29.08.2023
To reduce in-home pollution, pay attention to improved ventilation
We find that improved household ventilation in rural Senegal can reduce kitchen pollution levels by a similar amount as upgrading fuel and stove technology, once we account for real world cooking practices. The effects of ventilation alone are likely insufficient to deliver elusive health impacts, however, and should thus be seen as an interim step toward realizing the benefits of clean cooking.
