Aug 11, 2011 – Nigeria Series Part 1: The shortage of kerosene that’s causing deforestation
In Nigeria, a shortage of kerosene — which most Nigerians use for cooking – is leading to depletion of the country’s forests. High kerosene prices have led many Nigerians to find alternative heat sources, including charcoal and firewood. Although Nigeria is the world’s sixth largest crude oil exporter, the country relies on imported refined petroleum products like gasoline, kerosene and diesel, in part because the refineries it does have are poorly maintained and barely operational. Sam Olukoya reports from Lagos. Tune in tomorrow, when Sam presents the second part of our series on cooking fuel in Nigeria, looking at an effort to stem deforestation through the use of energy efficient stoves.
Link to audio: http://fsrn.org/audio/nigeria-series-part-1-shortage-kerosene-that%E2%80%99s-causing-deforestation/8958
