Alliance reception recognizes new EPA research and leadership on clean cookstoves
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Adminstrator Gina McCarthy and Alliance Executive Director Radha Muthiah highlighted $9 million in new U.S. research grants to study the impact of cleaner cooking solutions on climate change and health at a May 27 reception hosted by the Alliance.
The event, held at the Alliance’s offices, drew more than 100 health, environment and public-private partners. In her remarks, Muthiah recognized EPA’s leadership to support cutting-edge research in the clean cooking sector, and build U.S. and global interest in the adoption of clean cookstoves and fuels to solve critical health and environment problems.
“Administrator McCarthy has been central to the Agency’s support for this issue. She was an early champion of EPA’s engagement in the household air pollution problem. She is a visionary for what this initiative could become. And she has been a champion for thinking big in terms of impact,” said Muthiah.
The new studies, funded under the EPA’s Science to Achieve Results (STAR) research program, will assess the potential of clean cooking solutions to improve public health and protect the environment in parts of the U.S. and across the developing world. Findings will focus on the benefits of clean cooking technologies and fuels to slow the rate of climate change and improve indoor and outdoor air quality.