Energy Minister, Hon Dora Siliya, speaking on behalf of government proposes banning the use of charcoal and to be replaced with coal. The million kwacha question here is, how much do we really know about coal first and foremost?
Alternative power sources are warranted but of course within reason and owing to the current economic woes, cost considerations should be at the core of all proposals, more so those from government.
From wot I understand, coal takes time to heat up and it is not ideal for our domestic setup due to the pricey equipment necessary for the use of coal which not everyone in the middle sector and below can afford.
Another concern is that coal deposits are far away from those that can afford to harness and use this kind of energy so any interruption in transport logistics might lead to countrywide shortages and countrywide upheavals thereafter.
While I agree with the looming change in climate being partly attributed to deforestation, I believe in cleaner sources of power and that they do exist, therefore the proposed use of coal is just as hazardous to the climate as the use of charcoal is. Why not invest in solar energy? The initial cost might be more but the running cost is definitely lower and consequently pays off eventually.
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