Cubans Cook With Charcoal and Wood Fires to Survive During Energy Crisis
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Yusimi Castellano uses a squat iron stove fueled by charcoal and improvised kindling in her 18th-floor apartment in Santiago de Cuba to cook meals for her family.
- The burning charcoal produces noxious smoke that fills her apartment and drifts toward historically significant and natural areas nearby.
- Despite suffering from asthma and respiratory issues, Ms. Castellano feels compelled to cook with charcoal due to lack of alternatives for preparing food.
- This situation highlights the ongoing struggles faced by residents in Santiago de Cuba regarding access to clean and safe cooking methods.