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Measuring Dirty Fuels to Improve Lives

Evan Mills, Brookings Institution
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In low- and medium-income communities around the world, households use solid fuels and other "dirtier" fuels for basic energy needs like lighting, cooking and heating. 

Nick Lam, research scientist at the Schatz Energy Research Center previewed his talk about how scientific measurement  can help change peoples lives, improve energy access, and improve the overall environment.