Bringing more efficient cookstoves and solar lamps to refugee camps would reduce carbon emissions by an estimated 6.85m tonnes of CO2 a year, according to a new report. It would also reduce deforestation by families who need to chop wood for cooking fuel. Ninety percent of families in refugee camps have no access to electricity, and a lack of street lighting threatens the safety of women who may need to use the toilet at night. … Continue reading Clean energy in refugee camps lowers CO2 while saving money and improving lives