Emerging pollutants represent a group of synthetic or naturally occurring compounds that
are not normally monitored within the environment but can enter into the environment and …

Ambient air pollution is a global health threat that causes severe mortality and morbidity from
respiratory, cardiovascular, and other diseases. Its impact is especially concerning in cities; …

Understanding the dynamic behaviour of Sub-Saharan African households as they move
along the energy ladder is essential for the energy transition in developing countries. This …

Biomass fuel smoke, secondhand smoke, and oxides of nitrogen are common causes of
household air pollution (HAP). Almost 2.4 billion people worldwide use solid fuels for …

This study was aimed at determining mainly the concentrations of As and other metals (Cd,
Cu, Hg, Pb, V and Zn) in samples of feed, soil, plants and foods (fish, chicken, goat and cow …

Background Over the years, there has been advocacy for use of improved cookstoves as
one of the initiatives towards reducing overdependence on biomass energy. There is …

Within the framework of the Latin America and Caribbean region (LAC) Code Against
Cancer 1st edition, the current work presents recommendations to reduce exposure to …

Charcoal is an important cooking fuel in urban Africa. In this paper, we estimate the current
number of charcoal users and project trends for the coming decades. Charcoal production is …

Objectives The objective of this study was to estimate the magnitude of acute respiratory
infection (ARI) among children younger than 5 years (under-five children) and its association …

Background: Household air pollution associated with biomass (wood, dung, charcoal, and
crop residue) burning for cooking is estimated to contribute to approximately 4 million deaths …