Ghana has become the first African country to trade carbon credits, which are part of international climate agreements. These credits help countries reduce their carbon emissions.
The clean cookstove program supplies new stoves to homes. Many families benefit from these stoves because they save money and improve health. Since using the new stoves, some families have cut their cooking fuel costs in half.
This program has also created jobs in local communities. Ghana is planning more projects to continue this positive change and support its climate goals.
Difficult words
- credits — Units used to trade environmental benefits.
- emissions — Gases released into the air.
- benefit — To gain something helpful or useful.benefit from
- program — A planned set of activities or projects.
- support — To help or assist someone or something.
- communities — Groups of people living in the same area.
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think carbon credits are important?
- How do you feel about the clean cookstove program?
- What impact can community programs have on families?
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