Solar cooking is the simplest, safest, most convenient way to
cook food without consuming fuels or heating up the kitchen.
Many people choose to solar cook for these reasons. But for
hundreds of millions of people around the world who cook over
fires fueled by wood or dung, and who walk for miles to collect
wood or spend much of their meager incomes on fuel, solar
cooking is more than a choice — it is a blessing. For millions
of people who lack access to safe drinking water and become sick
or die each year from preventable waterborne illnesses, solar
water pasteurization is a life-saving skill. The World Health
Organization reports that in 23 countries 10% of deaths are due
to just two environmental risk factors: unsafe water, including
poor sanitation and hygiene; and indoor air pollution due to
solid fuel use for cooking. Benefits to Households Health and
nutrition - Moderate cooking temperatures in simple solar
cookers help preserve nutrients. - Those who otherwise could not
afford the fuel to do so can co