Focusing on developing countries, the book examines the intersection of demographic factors and local water availability, highlighting how limited socioeconomic resources exacerbate water resource challenges. It offers a nuanced analysis that goes beyond typical reports, emphasizing the unique conditions faced in these regions.
This title was first published in 2000: Woodfuels in developing countries, particularly Africa, remain a basic need for urban households, who depend heavily on them for their energy needs. This work examines the confusion about the environmental and social impacts of woodfuel use, and the structure of informal sector woodfuel markets.