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The CSI programme in China is moving to Phase Two. Regards Crispin ++++++++++ Clean Stove Initiative in China Beijing, October 31, 2013 - Effective strategies to scale up the dissemination of clean-burning, fuel-efficient stoves for household cooking and heating can mitigate the health hazards associated with the burning of solid fuels, says a new World Bank report released today. Global Burden of Disease Study 2010 estimates that globally, household air pollution (HAP) resulting from the use of solid fuels for cooking and heating contributes to 4 million premature deaths each year. With more than half of its population still relies on solid fuels (coal and biomass) for cooking and heating in China, the case for urgent action is strong. The report, titled China: Accelerating Household Access to Clean Cooking and Heating, is the Phase I output of China Clean Stove Initiative (CSI), a collaborative effort of the Chinese government and the World Bank. Launched in 2012, it aims to scale up access to clean cooking and heating stoves for poor, primarily rural households, who are likely to continue using solid fuels beyond 2030. The report synthesizes the knowledge to date, emphasizes the market-based approach to achieving sustainability, and proposes a way forward toward achieving universal access to clean cooking and heating solutions. http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2013/10/31/accelerating-acces s-to-clean-and-efficient-stoves-can-mitigate-health-hazards-in-china
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