What happened: Due to a gas shortage caused by the Iran war, India is seeing increased use of biomass fuels such as firewood and cow dung cakes. This shift is reported across various parts of the country.
Why it matters:
- Rising reliance on biomass fuels can increase air pollution and health risks.
- Communities dependent on cleaner gas face energy insecurity and potential environmental harm.
MNN Take: The disruption in gas supply has forced some in India to revert to traditional fuels, highlighting vulnerabilities in energy access and the environmental trade-offs involved.
Sources: BBC World