Solid biomass within the energy system of Eastern Paraguay—status and consequences

Monitoring and modeling of household air quality related to use of different Cookfuels in Paraguay

“…2 In addition, excessive consumption of biomass for energy production has helped sustain progressive deforestation in the country. 1,12 The present study characterizes and models indoor air pollution related to biomass burning and low-emission cookstoves in response to the growing need to know the national state of indoor air quality, especially in rural areas where wood and charcoal are used by the majority of households. This research was conducted in collaboration with major stakeholders involved with environmental health in Paraguay: the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Dirección General de Salud Ambiental (DIGESA).…”