Bakeries in Nigeria which use traditional open ovens fueled by hardwood cut from local forests are contributing to rapid deforestation and climate change, according to a study from academics working in Nigeria and from the University of York and UCL.
Improved awareness of alternative energy sources, better training and policies to address the issue are now urgently needed, according to the researchers.
The study involved researchers from York, UCL and Bayero University Kano in northern Nigeria. The paper, titled “The forgotten bread oven: Local bakeries, forests and energy transition in Nigeria,” is published in…
