DAR ES SALAAM, June 9 -- THE Oryx Gas Tanzania Ltd (OGTL) has reminded Tanzanians of the importance of protecting the environment by adopting clean cooking energy that is environmentally friendly.

Speaking during an event to mark World Environment Day, the companys Clean Cooking Energy Project Manager, Mr Peter Ndomba, said there is a pressing need to preserve the environment by avoiding the cutting down of trees for firewood and charcoal.

The event was held at Kisiwani Primary School in Kigamboni District, Dar es Salaam, where Oryx Gas organised a school-wide clean-up and donated waste disposal bins.

“Today, the entire world is commemorating World Environment Day, and at Oryx Gas, we are focusing on forest and tree conservation....