Fentie Wabi, a fisherman from Ethiopia, faced problems caused by water hyacinth. This fast-growing weed covered Lake Tana and made fishing difficult. The fishermen of Shehagomngie village tried to remove it by hand, but it always returned.
A biogas project was introduced, turning the water hyacinth into clean energy. Wabi volunteered to be part of this project. Now, he uses biogas for cooking and lighting, which helps him save money.
Difficult words
- fisherman — a person who catches fish
- problems — difficulties or issues someone faces
- weed — a plant that is not wanted
- remove — to take something away
- project — a planned activity or work
- energy — the ability to do work or cause change
- cooking — the act of preparing food
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Discussion questions
- How do you think biogas projects can help villages?
- What other solutions might work for water hyacinth problems?
- Why is it important to find renewable energy sources?
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