Felling of trees for charcoal contributes to deforestation in Nakuru, Kenya by James Wakibia / SOPA Images
Trees capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and convert it into biomass through the process of photosynthesis. Uncontrolled felling of trees to make charcoal is contributing to deforestation and this could impact negatively on the environment. People who cannot afford alternative clean energy opt for charcoal, otherwise known as polluting energy as their main source of cooking fuel. In the ongoing climate change conference in Glasgow, world leaders have pledged to end deforestation by 2030, highlighting the role forests play in decarbonization.
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