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This poll has completed. It ran from Jan. 6, 2015, 11:53 a.m. through Jan. 12, 2015, 12:04 p.m.
Which of the following can best reduce dependence on charcoal?
BACKGROUND
According to the German Agency for International Cooperation
(GIZ), 90 percent of the Ugandan population uses charcoal or
firewood-based cook stoves for their energy needs. Since charcoal is
always high in demand, traders at Kampala’s markets call it ‘black
gold’. However, the production of charcoal and use of cooking
stoves leave a negative environmental footprint because the
uncontrolled gathering of wood contributes to deforestation.
The
National Forestry Authority estimates that 80,000 hectares of private
and protected forests are being cleared annually in Uganda for the
unsustainable production of charcoal and timber. The rampant
deforestation in Uganda as a result of the high demand for charcoal
has negative consequences. Firstly it can lead to the extinction of
millions of species of plants and animals, of which 70% reside in the
earth's natural forests. And for humans, it causes climate change
like prolonged drought which can affect sectors like agriculture,
hydro-power generation and tourism among others.
QUESTION
Which
of the following can best reduce dependence on charcoal?
A.
Energy saving stoves that burn charcoal for longer
B.
Strongly enforce laws on cutting trees for charcoal
C.
Extending electricity to rural areas
D. Using gas as a
cooking alternative
Instructions
Go to
Messages in your phone. Type LIFE followed by the name of your
district and then your answer (A, B, C or D). Send to 8585. Feel free
to leave a comment if you want. This SMS is TOTALLY FREE OF CHARGE.
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