Environmental Implications of Sources of Cooking Energy: A Case for an Alternative in Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study used both primary and secondary data to examine the implications of sources of cooking energy in Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria. The study also examined how readily available these energies
are in terms of price, time and labour and proffered alternative cooking energy that is more environmentally friendly. The findings revealed that the major sources of cooking energy in Abraka, Delta State, is fuel wood and other unprocessed biomass, which led to more than 100µg/m3 of smoke volume - a very high negative impact on the environment. Based on the findings recommendations were proffered.