A stove can be the difference between poor and good health. People in rural parts of Honduras rely on open wood fires which burn for approximately eight hours a day to cook their meals. But this practice requires constant wood consumption which causes respiratory problems. When Blake Lawrence’s family visited the area, he knew he could do something to assist both the people and their environment. To create more effective ways of preparing food, the Lawrence family launched Proyecto Mirador through their NGO, Cool Effect. This initiative builds fuel-efficient stoves which reduce the use of wood, cook faster, and minimise air pollution. Since they set out on this mission, they’ve prevented over two million tonnes of carbon dioxide from being created. Visit cooleffect.org/donate to contribute to Lawrence’s efforts. Footage by Cool Effect was used in the creation of this film.