charcoal
Coverage of charcoal in the Nexus archive.
- Too hot to haul: Apple Valley garbage truck ditches fiery load
A garbage truck driver in Apple Valley dumped a burning load into the street due to extreme heat, prompting the Apple Valley Fire Department to extinguish the fire. Authorities confirmed no injuries and urged residents to ensure hot materials like charcoal or ashes are fully cooled before disposal.
- The hottest-burning charcoal, according to Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports tested various charcoals for heat, burn time, and consistency, highlighting that slow-lighting options can prolong cookouts.
- Saving shea: How a Ugandan woman is turning waste into clean energy
A Ugandan woman is converting waste into clean energy to combat the threat of charcoal demand on indigenous trees. Communities are repurposing waste materials to create value and promote sustainability.
- Cooking gas sellers decry low patronage as Enugu residents turn to charcoal
Cooking gas sellers in Enugu report a significant drop in demand, with some refilling only five or six cylinders weekly. Residents are increasingly turning to charcoal due to the high price of gas.
- From solar to charcoal, Cubans look for alternatives amid outages and fuel shortages
Cubans are exploring alternative energy sources like solar panels and charcoal due to ongoing power outages and fuel shortages. Solar panel installations are being implemented in multi-family buildings, such as one in Matanzas.