In low-income communities, the methods used for cooking and heating contribute to elevated pollution levels. Numerous households continue to depend on coal, paraffin, and wood for cooking and heating during the colder months. The combustion of these fuels

In low-income communities, the ways in which people cook and heat their homes lead to increased pollution levels. Many households still rely on coal, paraffin, and wood for cooking and warming up during colder months. The burning of these fuels, whether inside or outside, produces smoke that negatively impacts air quality both within homes and in the surrounding areas.