Tanzanian Govt Cuts Back on Charcoal

The government has directed some of its institutions - including prisons, hospitals, military camps and schools - to start phasing out the use of charcoal as a source of cooking energy with immediate effect, a measure that is aimed at conserving the environment.

Minister of State in the Vice-President's Office (Union and Environment Affairs) January Makamba

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