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Why it Matters to Transition to Sustainable Energy
10 Feb, 2025 03:01 PM
Fossil fuels currently account for 80% of the global energy supply, releasing around 75% of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Chief among these is carbon dioxide, which traps heat from the sun, leading to global warming and its associated impacts.
Fossil fuels currently account for 80% of the global energy supply, releasing around 75% of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Chief among these is carbon dioxide, which traps heat from the sun, leading to global warming and its associated impacts.
You’ll Ail Too If the Planet Fails to Heal, Here's How
08 Feb, 2025 12:25 PM
Clean air is a human right. The United Nations General Assembly formally declared this right in 2022, following the UN Human Rights Council's recognition of the right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment in 2021.
Clean air is a human right. The United Nations General Assembly formally declared this right in 2022, following the UN Human Rights Council's recognition of the right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment in 2021.
There’s No time, I Am Forced to Be a Climate Journalist
07 Feb, 2025 04:20 AM
It is exactly 3:23 am writing this piece. I have lost sleep, thinking about the world, and how its ending. I had to wake up, because, whatever you are about to read is very important. So, please take a moment, and read this, it is for your own good. I pro
It is exactly 3:23 am writing this piece. I have lost sleep, thinking about the world, and how its ending. I had to wake up, because, whatever you are about to read is very important. So, please take a moment, and read this, it is for your own good. I pro
Industrial Growth is Possible without Harming the Environment
06 Feb, 2025 03:26 PM
The expansion of civilization often came at the cost of nature; to make room for industrialization, vast tracts of land had to be cleared, leading to deforestation and habitat loss. This has fostered a pervasive belief that success in industry necessitate
The expansion of civilization often came at the cost of nature; to make room for industrialization, vast tracts of land had to be cleared, leading to deforestation and habitat loss. This has fostered a pervasive belief that success in industry necessitate
US Withdrawal from the Paris Accord Threatens Global Climate Goals
05 Feb, 2025 09:03 AM
Among the long-term goals of the Paris Climate Agreement is to formulate and submit low greenhouse gas emissions. This development strategy would need significant financial and technological assistance to be effectively achieved in Kenya. This is not only
Among the long-term goals of the Paris Climate Agreement is to formulate and submit low greenhouse gas emissions. This development strategy would need significant financial and technological assistance to be effectively achieved in Kenya. This is not only
Destroying Earth Corresponds to Abandoning Your Dear Mother
04 Feb, 2025 08:58 PM
Destroying trees to make room for agriculture is one of the justifications that humans have been using as an excuse. But can agroecology solve that problem? Yes. It is a matter of choice. You can choose not to cut trees. You can also decide to grow trees
Destroying trees to make room for agriculture is one of the justifications that humans have been using as an excuse. But can agroecology solve that problem? Yes. It is a matter of choice. You can choose not to cut trees. You can also decide to grow trees
Sow for Tomorrow: These 7 Practices Save the Planet’s Soil
03 Feb, 2025 10:30 AM
Maintaining high levels of soil organic matter relative to soil type is essential, and farmers can enhance soil fertility and structure by implementing practices such as cover cropping, no-till farming, crop rotation with legumes, leaving crop residues on
Maintaining high levels of soil organic matter relative to soil type is essential, and farmers can enhance soil fertility and structure by implementing practices such as cover cropping, no-till farming, crop rotation with legumes, leaving crop residues on
Celebrating International Zebra Day: The Striped Beauties of the Wild
31 Jan, 2025 11:05 AM
The Kenya Wildlife Service highlights the remarkable strength of zebras, stating, “Did you know that a zebra’s powerful hind legs can deliver a kick strong enough to break a predator’s jaw? They can also run at speeds of up to 65 km/h to escape danger! Co
The Kenya Wildlife Service highlights the remarkable strength of zebras, stating, “Did you know that a zebra’s powerful hind legs can deliver a kick strong enough to break a predator’s jaw? They can also run at speeds of up to 65 km/h to escape danger! Co
Earth Coolant: What Glaciers Destruction Means
28 Jan, 2025 11:03 AM
Nearly 90% of the world's glaciers are located in Antarctica, with the remaining 10% found in the Greenland ice cap. According to the World Wildlife Fund, the glacial melt currently observed in Antarctica and Greenland is altering the circulation patterns
Nearly 90% of the world's glaciers are located in Antarctica, with the remaining 10% found in the Greenland ice cap. According to the World Wildlife Fund, the glacial melt currently observed in Antarctica and Greenland is altering the circulation patterns
Isiolo Wildfires Harm The Environment, Livelihoods
24 Jan, 2025 09:32 AM
Isiolo residents, many of whom depend on livestock for their livelihood, are bearing the brunt of this disaster. The loss of pasture means their animals have no food and this directly affects their income and sustenance. This is not just an environmental
Isiolo residents, many of whom depend on livestock for their livelihood, are bearing the brunt of this disaster. The loss of pasture means their animals have no food and this directly affects their income and sustenance. This is not just an environmental
Government Invests Ksh130 Million to Extend Dyke in Budalang'i
22 Jan, 2025 05:00 PM
“The project will safeguard and restore access to vital institutions and infrastructure, including Musoma Primary and Secondary Schools, Mau Mau Trading Centre, Musoma Shopping Centre, and households currently at risk of displacement,” he said.
“The project will safeguard and restore access to vital institutions and infrastructure, including Musoma Primary and Secondary Schools, Mau Mau Trading Centre, Musoma Shopping Centre, and households currently at risk of displacement,” he said.
CS Duale Engages with Climate Change Directorate on Kenya’s New NDCs
22 Jan, 2025 04:10 PM
“The implementation period of Kenya’s new NDC will be after the lapse of Kenya Vision 2030, the priority mitigation and adaptation actions are aligned with her draft Long-Term Low Emissions development strategy (2022-2050) that sets out the vision object
“The implementation period of Kenya’s new NDC will be after the lapse of Kenya Vision 2030, the priority mitigation and adaptation actions are aligned with her draft Long-Term Low Emissions development strategy (2022-2050) that sets out the vision object
The Amazon May No Longer Be a Reliable Carbon Sink, Here is Why
21 Jan, 2025 10:44 AM
For generations, it has been making its weather, generating some of its rainfall, which in turn keeps itself cool. It has also been stabilizing regional temperatures.
For generations, it has been making its weather, generating some of its rainfall, which in turn keeps itself cool. It has also been stabilizing regional temperatures.
Nitrous Oxide is 300 Times More Potent at Warming the Planet
20 Jan, 2025 03:47 PM
Nitrous oxide has emerged as a leading ozone-depleting substance resulting from human activities. This potent greenhouse gas is generated by coal power plants, industrial emissions, and vehicle exhaust. At elevated concentrations, nitrous oxide contribute
Nitrous oxide has emerged as a leading ozone-depleting substance resulting from human activities. This potent greenhouse gas is generated by coal power plants, industrial emissions, and vehicle exhaust. At elevated concentrations, nitrous oxide contribute
Join the Efforts: Save our Wetlands, Says Secretary General
16 Jan, 2025 12:19 PM
“I invite you to take action in three ways; make conscious choices to stop polluting wetlands, join the global efforts to conserve and sustainably manage wetlands and take part in wetland restoration efforts locally wherever you live. Be a part of the sol
“I invite you to take action in three ways; make conscious choices to stop polluting wetlands, join the global efforts to conserve and sustainably manage wetlands and take part in wetland restoration efforts locally wherever you live. Be a part of the sol
The Truth about Tree Planting: Good Intentions Can Harm the Planet
15 Jan, 2025 10:13 AM
According to a study by Global Change Biology, poorly planned tree planting could actually increase CO2 emissions and have long-term impacts on biodiversity, landscapes and livelihoods.
According to a study by Global Change Biology, poorly planned tree planting could actually increase CO2 emissions and have long-term impacts on biodiversity, landscapes and livelihoods.
Beyond the Paris Agreement: What 1.5°C Means for the Planet
14 Jan, 2025 09:23 AM
According to research documented in books and movies, extreme temperatures could lead to the end of the world in ways that might prove irreversible. Poor air quality, heat waves, floods and rising sea levels may plague the planet.
According to research documented in books and movies, extreme temperatures could lead to the end of the world in ways that might prove irreversible. Poor air quality, heat waves, floods and rising sea levels may plague the planet.
1st World Day for Glaciers: UN Declares Amid a Changing Climate
13 Jan, 2025 02:37 PM
But why is this important? Glaciers and ice sheets store approximately 70% of the world’s fresh water, which are rising at unprecedented rates due to rising global temperatures. The day will raise awareness on the importance of glaciers, snow and ice in t
But why is this important? Glaciers and ice sheets store approximately 70% of the world’s fresh water, which are rising at unprecedented rates due to rising global temperatures. The day will raise awareness on the importance of glaciers, snow and ice in t
The Heat is On: 2024 Sets Record Temperatures
11 Jan, 2025 11:16 AM
Remarkably, 2024 was the warmest year across nearly all continental regions, with the exception of Australasia and Antarctica. Contributing factors to this dramatic increase in global temperatures include warming in tropical oceans and northern mid-latitu
Remarkably, 2024 was the warmest year across nearly all continental regions, with the exception of Australasia and Antarctica. Contributing factors to this dramatic increase in global temperatures include warming in tropical oceans and northern mid-latitu
Seaweed Farming Cuts Climate Change: Discover How
08 Jan, 2025 02:54 PM
One of the most significant benefits of seaweed farming is its ability to absorb carbon dioxide and convert it into biomass. A portion of this carbon is exported into the marine environment as particulate and dissolved organic carbon during the cultivatio
One of the most significant benefits of seaweed farming is its ability to absorb carbon dioxide and convert it into biomass. A portion of this carbon is exported into the marine environment as particulate and dissolved organic carbon during the cultivatio