Scholars: West's Deforestation Red Flag is Another Attempt to Derail Africa's Energy Rise

A consortium of European investment firms have raised $200 million to fight deforestation in Africa, warning that the increasing consumption of charcoal by the continent's nations is putting pressure on forests, as per Bloomberg. According to the media outlet, the use of wood-based fuel jumped 90% in Africa to 34.9 million tons in 2020.