Are biomass stoves a cleaner, cheaper alternative to LPG?
The Hindu·2h ago·Hope
What Happened
Due to LPG shortages in rural areas, many households have returned to firewood cooking, increasing women's workload and causing pollution. Modern improved cookstoves (ICS) significantly reduce fuel consumption by up to two-thirds compared to traditional mud stoves while substantially decreasing smoke emissions and associated health hazards.
Key Entities
LPG crisisRural regionsImproved cookstoves (ICS)Biomass stovesFirewoodHealth hazardsPollution