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Coral Reefs and Carbon: The Unseen Connection
26 Mar, 2025 11:33 AM
The coral polyps which are the tiny organisms which make up a reef extracts carbon dioxide from the surrounding water to build their calcium carbonate skeletons which locks away carbon dioxide in form of limestone.
The coral polyps which are the tiny organisms which make up a reef extracts carbon dioxide from the surrounding water to build their calcium carbonate skeletons which locks away carbon dioxide in form of limestone.
How Technology Drives the Fight Against Climate Change
26 Mar, 2025 11:13 AM
Global warming, along with escalating climate disasters, encourages scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs to create inventive solutions which bring prospects for sustainable development.
Global warming, along with escalating climate disasters, encourages scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs to create inventive solutions which bring prospects for sustainable development.
Leverage the Wet Season for Sustainable Development
24 Mar, 2025 09:16 AM
It doesn't matter if you plant a mugumo tree in a national park or a mango tree in your compound. Because one day you'll sit beneath its shade and be glad that you contributed.
It doesn't matter if you plant a mugumo tree in a national park or a mango tree in your compound. Because one day you'll sit beneath its shade and be glad that you contributed.
How to Minimize Risks During Heavy Rainfall
21 Mar, 2025 10:37 AM
Securing your home and surroundings is an important action to take. This basically means fortifying your homes against any potential damage that might be caused by the elements. You can secure your home by checking possible leaks, checking your roofs to s
Securing your home and surroundings is an important action to take. This basically means fortifying your homes against any potential damage that might be caused by the elements. You can secure your home by checking possible leaks, checking your roofs to s
Octopuses: The Unique Architects of Ocean Life
20 Mar, 2025 03:33 PM
There are many creatures in the ocean with a variety of species; most are fascinating, but few are as strange and amazing as the octopus. With their ability to change color, flexible bodies and remarkable intelligence, octopi almost seem like something ou
There are many creatures in the ocean with a variety of species; most are fascinating, but few are as strange and amazing as the octopus. With their ability to change color, flexible bodies and remarkable intelligence, octopi almost seem like something ou
Vermicomposting: How Worms Enhance Soil Health
19 Mar, 2025 05:00 PM
Vermicomposting is a process whereby earthworms eat and digest raw organic waste into nutrients in the soil. It may sound weird, but this is actually one of the few ways of naturally maintaining a longer fertility status without subjecting the soil to the
Vermicomposting is a process whereby earthworms eat and digest raw organic waste into nutrients in the soil. It may sound weird, but this is actually one of the few ways of naturally maintaining a longer fertility status without subjecting the soil to the
Inaugural World Day for Glaciers Set for March 21
19 Mar, 2025 03:44 PM
The first ever World Glaciers Day is set to take place on March 21, 2025. The day, declared by the United Nations, aims to raise awareness about the essential role of glaciers in the ecosystem.
The first ever World Glaciers Day is set to take place on March 21, 2025. The day, declared by the United Nations, aims to raise awareness about the essential role of glaciers in the ecosystem.
Solutions to Climate Change: 8 Practical Steps for Change
19 Mar, 2025 03:08 PM
Our choices have consequences, and we have to consider their implications. It is also essential to ensure that our actions towards climate change are solving the problem and not shifting the problem. It is also important to note that the effects of climat
Our choices have consequences, and we have to consider their implications. It is also essential to ensure that our actions towards climate change are solving the problem and not shifting the problem. It is also important to note that the effects of climat
Bats are Guardians of Biodiversity and Agriculture
18 Mar, 2025 04:29 PM
They may not be recognised or appreciated, but their impact on ecosystems, agriculture, and even medicine is undeniable. Protecting these creatures ensures a balanced ecosystem and a sustainable future for all.
They may not be recognised or appreciated, but their impact on ecosystems, agriculture, and even medicine is undeniable. Protecting these creatures ensures a balanced ecosystem and a sustainable future for all.
Why Red Creole Onions Are Essential for Kenyan Agriculture
18 Mar, 2025 04:21 PM
Red Creole is a well-known onion variety valued for its rich red colour, flavour, and long shelf life. It is commonly grown in tropical and subtropical regions, including Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Red Creole is a well-known onion variety valued for its rich red colour, flavour, and long shelf life. It is commonly grown in tropical and subtropical regions, including Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
How Erratic Rainfall Patterns Adversely Affect Potato Farming in Kenya
18 Mar, 2025 11:27 AM
In November 2022, the drought situation remained critical in twenty of the 23 Arid and Semi-Arid Land counties in Kenya.
In November 2022, the drought situation remained critical in twenty of the 23 Arid and Semi-Arid Land counties in Kenya.
Awaken Your Connection to the Ocean This World Ocean Day
17 Mar, 2025 05:01 PM
Oceans are a big part of our lives, and it's time we awaken to this reality. Every drop of water can swell the heart of the ocean. Therefore, we must endeavour not to waste the ocean but always value it for a better life today and tomorrow.
Oceans are a big part of our lives, and it's time we awaken to this reality. Every drop of water can swell the heart of the ocean. Therefore, we must endeavour not to waste the ocean but always value it for a better life today and tomorrow.
The Kenyan Yellowwood: A Symbol of Biodiversity, Resilience
13 Mar, 2025 04:16 PM
Yellowwood trees play a critical role in carbon sequestration. Their dense canopies absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, mitigating the impacts of climate change. They also provide habitat for wildlife, maintaining biodiversity.
Yellowwood trees play a critical role in carbon sequestration. Their dense canopies absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, mitigating the impacts of climate change. They also provide habitat for wildlife, maintaining biodiversity.
Carbon Capture and Storage: Innovation in the Climate Crisis
12 Mar, 2025 12:13 PM
CCS involves a multi-step process to prevent CO₂ emissions from entering the atmosphere. The initial step is the capture phase, where CO₂ is separated from other gases generated during industrial activities, such as those in power plants or factories.
CCS involves a multi-step process to prevent CO₂ emissions from entering the atmosphere. The initial step is the capture phase, where CO₂ is separated from other gases generated during industrial activities, such as those in power plants or factories.
As Rains Begin, Farmers Must Embrace New Strategies for Success
11 Mar, 2025 02:00 PM
In Kenya, the arrival of March rains marks the beginning of the long rains season, a vital period for farmers to plant various crops including maize, beans, and vegetables. But with climate change altering rainfall patterns, farmers are facing a new set o
In Kenya, the arrival of March rains marks the beginning of the long rains season, a vital period for farmers to plant various crops including maize, beans, and vegetables. But with climate change altering rainfall patterns, farmers are facing a new set o
Slow and Steady: The Tortoise is Kenya's Living Heritage
11 Mar, 2025 12:38 PM
Despite moving slowly, this ancient reptile has thrived for millions of years, demonstrating an exceptional ability to adapt to various ecosystems while outliving many other species. The leopard tortoise (Stigmochelys pardalis), which is one of the most c
Despite moving slowly, this ancient reptile has thrived for millions of years, demonstrating an exceptional ability to adapt to various ecosystems while outliving many other species. The leopard tortoise (Stigmochelys pardalis), which is one of the most c
How Solar Cut Kigoro Dairy’s Power Bill and Increased Farmers’ Earnings
07 Mar, 2025 03:49 PM
According to the Kigoro Dairy manager, the incorporation of solar energy into the dairy’s operations has enabled them to increase the price of milk per liter collected from farmers.
According to the Kigoro Dairy manager, the incorporation of solar energy into the dairy’s operations has enabled them to increase the price of milk per liter collected from farmers.
Nature's Palette: Photography Techniques for Wildlife, Landscapes
05 Mar, 2025 04:13 PM
Unlike artificial lighting, natural light constantly changes, creating endless opportunities and challenges for photographers. Having the knowledge how to handle and play with natural light in photography is a skill which not everyone including the photog
Unlike artificial lighting, natural light constantly changes, creating endless opportunities and challenges for photographers. Having the knowledge how to handle and play with natural light in photography is a skill which not everyone including the photog
Champion Nature's Diversity, their Wellbeing Matters for Us
04 Mar, 2025 04:48 PM
Take a moment to marvel at the complex network of ecosystems, where each animal plays a crucial role in maintaining the fragile balance of nature. From the bees that pollinate our crops to the humus that enriches our soil, and the predators that regulate
Take a moment to marvel at the complex network of ecosystems, where each animal plays a crucial role in maintaining the fragile balance of nature. From the bees that pollinate our crops to the humus that enriches our soil, and the predators that regulate
Forests and the Ecosystem: This is Why We Need them
04 Mar, 2025 10:06 AM
In a time where there is an increase in the production of greenhouse gasses, global temperatures, outspread wildfires, and extreme weather events, what is the role of forests in regulating climate?
In a time where there is an increase in the production of greenhouse gasses, global temperatures, outspread wildfires, and extreme weather events, what is the role of forests in regulating climate?