Author: Ashfaq Yusfzai and T. V. Padma

  • Are “improved” Cookstoves in Pakistan better than the traditional ones?

    Programmes to provide rural Pakistani households with so-called improved cookstoves have had a muted response due to a lack of awareness among target communities — particularly among the women who do the cooking, a study has found. The finding comes as separate research suggests that some improved cookstove models actually cause more pollution than traditional…