Booming charcoal business severely hurts environment

As compared to other East African countries, Rwanda’s clean environment tops the list when it comes to environmental protection. This is a position well earned as a result of the ban on polythene bags, planting of trees and the daily sweeping and maintenance of the streets and public gardens.
Trees are cut down due to the increased demand for wood (File photo)
Trees are cut down due to the increased demand for wood (File photo)
Times Reporter