clean cooking
Coverage of clean cooking in the Nexus archive.
- US DOE pushes for greater propane exports to Africa
The US Department of Energy is promoting increased propane exports to Africa as part of a strategy to replace harmful cooking fuels with cleaner alternatives. The Trump administration emphasizes trade over aid, framing propane as a commercial opportunity to address energy access while advancing US economic interests.
- Africa secures $900 million in new clean cooking commitments
Africa has secured $900 million in new clean cooking commitments, adding to the $2.2 billion pledged in 2024, to expand access to cleaner fuels and stoves across the continent. The funding aims to address the 1 billion people still relying on polluting fuels, which contribute to 850,000 premature deaths annually.
- Africa: 655 Million People Still Living Without Electricity Underscore Urgent Need to Deliver On Universal Energy Access Target
Globally, 655 million people lack electricity access, with Sub-Saharan Africa accounting for 560 million without power. An additional 970 million in the region lack clean cooking solutions, relying on polluting fuels that endanger health. The article emphasizes the urgent need to address these energy access gaps.