Multiple-household fuel use: a balanced choice between firewood, charcoal and LPG
A comparison among firewood, charcoal and LPG shows that each energy source has its own specific advantages, inconveniences and limitations. They should be considered jointly within a comprehensive, inter-sectoral energy strategy that provides an effective framework for governments. Fossil fuels are required in areas where the ecological limits of woodfuel production have been reached or even exceeded. Particularly in areas with low forest cover and an exponentially rising population, efforts must be made to decrease the per-capita consumption of woodfuels.