![U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton meets with Chef José Andrés, Culinary Ambassador for the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves, at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on September 13, 2011. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]](http://blogs.state.gov/images/Dipnote/behind_the_scenes/2011_0913_clinton_chef_andres_m.jpg)
About the Author: Kris M. Balderston serves as Special Representative for Global Partnerships.
Chef Jose Andre today joined the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves as “Culinary Ambassador.” In this role, he will help to raise awareness of an issue that causes nearly two million deaths to women and children each year: toxic smoke from traditional cooking stoves.
Secretary Clinton, who launched the Alliance a year ago, met with Chef Andres to thank him for his commitment and discuss their mutual interest and determination to bring clean cooking solutions to the developing world.
Some may wonder why Chef Andres is partnering with the U.S. Government, the United Nations Foundation, actress Julia Roberts, and a rapidly growing list… more »
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