Banning charcoal isn't the way to go. Kenya should make it sustainable: A woman sells charcoal in Nairobi, Kenya Flickr/Laura RantanenThe Kenyan government has clamped down on the production of charcoal, which it blames for environmental damage. A three-month ban on trading is in force in a number of counties. The Conversation Africa’s Moina Spooner spoke to Mary Njenga about … [Read more...] about Banning charcoal isn’t the way to go. Kenya should make it sustainable | The Conversation
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Charcoal rot: a threat to staple food crops in South Africa | The Conversation
Charcoal rot: a threat to staple food crops in South Africa: Charcoal rot is a relatively unknown disease causing yield losses in crops across South Africa, including maize. ShutterstockCharcoal rot is caused by a fungus that invades various agricultural crops and gives them a charred appearance. The disease is becoming more widespread in South Africa – which is worrying, since … [Read more...] about Charcoal rot: a threat to staple food crops in South Africa | The Conversation
