Stories by: Pendo Setim
How the 19th Century Set the Stage for Environmental Collapse
04 Jun, 2025 02:22 PM
The term Anthropocene describes this period in Earth's history, where human activities have a profound impact on the climate and ecosystems. It indicates that humans have become a major force shaping the environment, influencing everything from weather pa
The term Anthropocene describes this period in Earth's history, where human activities have a profound impact on the climate and ecosystems. It indicates that humans have become a major force shaping the environment, influencing everything from weather pa
Bicycles Propel Us Toward Environmental Health
03 Jun, 2025 01:10 PM
Bicycles produce no direct emissions, making them a key player in promoting sustainability and reversing the impacts of climate change. Unlike motor vehicles, they help create cleaner air and lower carbon footprints, contributing to a healthier environmen
Bicycles produce no direct emissions, making them a key player in promoting sustainability and reversing the impacts of climate change. Unlike motor vehicles, they help create cleaner air and lower carbon footprints, contributing to a healthier environmen
Kenya, UK Strengthen Commitment to Climate Resilience
30 May, 2025 03:00 PM
CS Barasa has reiterated the Ministry's commitment to enhancing Kenya-UK relations by leveraging existing frameworks, such as the ambitious Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) and initiatives like the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) Pr
CS Barasa has reiterated the Ministry's commitment to enhancing Kenya-UK relations by leveraging existing frameworks, such as the ambitious Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) and initiatives like the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) Pr
Scientists Warn Future Years Likely to Exceed 2024's Record Heat
29 May, 2025 10:58 AM
“Every additional fraction of a degree of warming drives more harmful heatwaves, extreme rainfall events, intense droughts, melting ice sheets, sea ice, and glaciers, heating of the ocean, and rising sea levels,” the WMO stated.
“Every additional fraction of a degree of warming drives more harmful heatwaves, extreme rainfall events, intense droughts, melting ice sheets, sea ice, and glaciers, heating of the ocean, and rising sea levels,” the WMO stated.
Toast to Tea: Protect the Planet While You Sip
21 May, 2025 06:35 PM
The use of pesticides and chemicals in tea farming can severely degrade soil health and harm local ecosystems. These substances not only affect the land but also pose a risk to nearby water sources, leading to pollution that endangers wildlife and human h
The use of pesticides and chemicals in tea farming can severely degrade soil health and harm local ecosystems. These substances not only affect the land but also pose a risk to nearby water sources, leading to pollution that endangers wildlife and human h
Air Pollution Kills: Electric Vehicles Offer a Breath of Fresh Air
07 May, 2025 11:12 AM
In Kenya, projections indicate that electric 2-wheelers (motorcycles) will exceed 60,000 units by 2030, with cumulative figures surpassing 200,000 given strong incentives. The 3-wheeler (tuk-tuk) market could also reach over 280 annual sales, totaling mor
In Kenya, projections indicate that electric 2-wheelers (motorcycles) will exceed 60,000 units by 2030, with cumulative figures surpassing 200,000 given strong incentives. The 3-wheeler (tuk-tuk) market could also reach over 280 annual sales, totaling mor
Reversing Biodiversity Loss Secures a Sustainable World
06 May, 2025 09:34 AM
Reversing biodiversity loss offers a viable path to mitigating the effects of climate change, making it an issue of paramount importance for humanity. Governments and international bodies are currently implementing measures to reverse climate change's imp
Reversing biodiversity loss offers a viable path to mitigating the effects of climate change, making it an issue of paramount importance for humanity. Governments and international bodies are currently implementing measures to reverse climate change's imp
Earth Day Offers an Opportunity to Appreciate the Planet
22 Apr, 2025 12:43 PM
World Earth Day, celebrated every April 22, 2025, provides an opportunity to recognize the beauty of our planet. Currently, Earth faces threats from pollution, deforestation, climate change, and endangered species.
World Earth Day, celebrated every April 22, 2025, provides an opportunity to recognize the beauty of our planet. Currently, Earth faces threats from pollution, deforestation, climate change, and endangered species.
The Planet Needs a 40% Reduction of Carbon to Limit Global Warming
19 Apr, 2025 08:00 AM
According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), we need to achieve a reduction of 11.7 gigatons of carbon dioxide equivalent per year by 2030 to limit global warming effectively.
According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), we need to achieve a reduction of 11.7 gigatons of carbon dioxide equivalent per year by 2030 to limit global warming effectively.
Discover How Ecotourism Can Heal and Empower
16 Apr, 2025 04:59 PM
Nature-based tourism, often referred to as ecotourism, satisfies our desire for natural experiences while also supporting the health of local communities. If you cherish the outdoors, ecotourism is the ideal travel choice.
Nature-based tourism, often referred to as ecotourism, satisfies our desire for natural experiences while also supporting the health of local communities. If you cherish the outdoors, ecotourism is the ideal travel choice.
CS Tuya Addresses Climate Change's Impact on Human Security
10 Apr, 2025 03:56 PM
As unpredictable weather patterns disrupt agricultural output, the resulting scarcity of water and food intensifies competition among communities, leading to increased hunger. Moreover, climate change has the potential to displace populations.
As unpredictable weather patterns disrupt agricultural output, the resulting scarcity of water and food intensifies competition among communities, leading to increased hunger. Moreover, climate change has the potential to displace populations.
Geothermal Energy Leads Kenya's Electricity Generation
09 Apr, 2025 05:10 PM
Geothermal energy remains the cornerstone of Kenya's electricity generation, producing 2,875.33 GWh in the latest biannual report by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) for the financial year 2024/2025. This renewable source accounts for
Geothermal energy remains the cornerstone of Kenya's electricity generation, producing 2,875.33 GWh in the latest biannual report by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) for the financial year 2024/2025. This renewable source accounts for
Carbon Markets Drive Kenya's Sustainable Development Agenda
08 Apr, 2025 04:26 PM
“Carbon markets offer a mechanism through which we can channel climate finance, incentivize sustainable practices, and unlock new streams of revenue for communities, businesses, and government,” he said.
“Carbon markets offer a mechanism through which we can channel climate finance, incentivize sustainable practices, and unlock new streams of revenue for communities, businesses, and government,” he said.
Trees Are Not Flowers, Increase Carbon Storage
03 Apr, 2025 10:23 AM
Trees are flowers. The sight of trees often brightens the landscape and makes everything look beautiful. However, in the context of their role as carbon captures, trees should not be planted solely for aesthetic reasons.
Trees are flowers. The sight of trees often brightens the landscape and makes everything look beautiful. However, in the context of their role as carbon captures, trees should not be planted solely for aesthetic reasons.
We Do Not Need Reminders to Preserve Our Natural Heritage
29 Mar, 2025 02:31 PM
Despite the constant reminders, our actions toward the planet show little sign of improvement.
Despite the constant reminders, our actions toward the planet show little sign of improvement.
Humanity Should be Self Motivated to Plant Trees
27 Mar, 2025 04:16 PM
March 21 of every year marks the International Day of Forests, a day dedicated to raising awareness about these critical ecosystems. However, do we really need an annual reminder to safeguard our natural heritage?
March 21 of every year marks the International Day of Forests, a day dedicated to raising awareness about these critical ecosystems. However, do we really need an annual reminder to safeguard our natural heritage?
This is the Reason Why it Feels Extremely Hot these Days
02 Mar, 2025 09:00 AM
The film ‘Extrapolations’, created by Scott Z. Burns for Apple TV+, depicts how the world would come to a breaking point due to the effects of climate change.
The film ‘Extrapolations’, created by Scott Z. Burns for Apple TV+, depicts how the world would come to a breaking point due to the effects of climate change.
CS Miano Advocates for Enhanced Collaboration in Tourism, Wildlife Conservation
01 Mar, 2025 10:03 AM
Her remarks follow the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Narok County government and the Wildlife Research and Training Institute, aimed at collecting vital wildlife conservation data.
Her remarks follow the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Narok County government and the Wildlife Research and Training Institute, aimed at collecting vital wildlife conservation data.
World Wildlife Day 2025: Baringo County Boosts Conservation
28 Feb, 2025 04:47 PM
Baringo County, predominantly rural with 89% of its residents living in the countryside, boasts over 17 registered community conservancies, with more than 20 others in various stages of establishment.
Baringo County, predominantly rural with 89% of its residents living in the countryside, boasts over 17 registered community conservancies, with more than 20 others in various stages of establishment.
Repatriation of Mountain Bongos Brings New Hope for Kenya's Wildlife
26 Feb, 2025 10:37 AM
The successful reintroduction of the mountain bongo is not just about species revival; it holds the promise of becoming a major tourist attraction, benefiting local communities by drawing visitors eager to witness these majestic animals in their native en
The successful reintroduction of the mountain bongo is not just about species revival; it holds the promise of becoming a major tourist attraction, benefiting local communities by drawing visitors eager to witness these majestic animals in their native en