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UNEP's Plan to Make Walking and Cycling the Future of African Cities
21 Aug, 2024 12:17 PM
UNEP and partners are leading the development of a Pan African Action Plan for Active Mobility (PAAPAM). This initiative aims to raise the profile and increase investment in active mobility in Africa.
UNEP and partners are leading the development of a Pan African Action Plan for Active Mobility (PAAPAM). This initiative aims to raise the profile and increase investment in active mobility in Africa.
Extreme Heat Waves Threaten Health: Urgent Actions Needed to Prevent Fatalities
20 Aug, 2024 09:00 AM
The guidance was born through the EuroHEAT project that ventured into improving public health responses to extreme heat waves. It was co-funded by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Commission.
The guidance was born through the EuroHEAT project that ventured into improving public health responses to extreme heat waves. It was co-funded by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Commission.
Nairobi River's Contamination Threatens City Health and Environment
16 Aug, 2024 01:12 PM
Some residents report that they are forced to buy expensive water for their domestic use. This is because whenever it rains, the River is full of garbage, and when the dry season sets in, the water gradually turns from clear to darker, thus not fit for
Some residents report that they are forced to buy expensive water for their domestic use. This is because whenever it rains, the River is full of garbage, and when the dry season sets in, the water gradually turns from clear to darker, thus not fit for
New Study Reveals Startling Increase in Human Microplastic Intakes
15 Aug, 2024 12:47 PM
Microplastics may carry disease-causing organisms, potentially leading to diseases in the environment. They can also affect the health and functions of the soil. According to a report by Science Daily, when microplastics are present in the soil, earthworm
Microplastics may carry disease-causing organisms, potentially leading to diseases in the environment. They can also affect the health and functions of the soil. According to a report by Science Daily, when microplastics are present in the soil, earthworm
World Honors Indigenous Rights on International Day of the Indigenous Peoples
09 Aug, 2024 03:48 PM
The approximately 200 groups of indigenous peoples currently living in voluntary isolation are playing a crucial role in safeguarding our planet. By choosing to remain apart from the rest of the world, they continue to engage in sustainable hunting and ga
The approximately 200 groups of indigenous peoples currently living in voluntary isolation are playing a crucial role in safeguarding our planet. By choosing to remain apart from the rest of the world, they continue to engage in sustainable hunting and ga
Looming Extreme Heat Conditions Creates An Impending Crisis
07 Aug, 2024 12:00 PM
In this new abnormality, the most severely affected groups are the urban poor, pregnant women, infants, those with disabilities, the ailing ones, and the impoverished since they stay in houses that lack cooling technologies.
In this new abnormality, the most severely affected groups are the urban poor, pregnant women, infants, those with disabilities, the ailing ones, and the impoverished since they stay in houses that lack cooling technologies.
Forests in Crisis: FAO Report Unveils High-Stakes Innovations
02 Aug, 2024 10:47 AM
The report paints a concerning picture of the growing vulnerability of forests to increasingly intense and frequent wildfires and the devastating impact of invasive pests and pathogens.
The report paints a concerning picture of the growing vulnerability of forests to increasingly intense and frequent wildfires and the devastating impact of invasive pests and pathogens.
Coastline Caretakers: Mangroves Teeter on the Edge of Extinction
26 Jul, 2024 12:52 PM
In response, international bodies have taken action to raise awareness about the importance of conserving mangroves. The 2024 International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, themed "Raising Awareness about Mangroves and Their Importance
In response, international bodies have taken action to raise awareness about the importance of conserving mangroves. The 2024 International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, themed "Raising Awareness about Mangroves and Their Importance
In a Planet that Houses All, Why Grudge with Crows over Space?
18 Jul, 2024 10:00 AM
Interact with citified areas, and you will definitely encounter a few, if not roosts, flying overhead. This is because crows thrive in the habitats we create –squalid and bustling environments.
Interact with citified areas, and you will definitely encounter a few, if not roosts, flying overhead. This is because crows thrive in the habitats we create –squalid and bustling environments.
Hotel Owners Apprehended for Improper Waste Management
02 Jul, 2024 02:48 PM
The affected hotels include Kitui Premier, Summer Oasis, Kitui Resort, Heritage, and Park Side Villa hotels in Kitui town. These establishments failed to comply with the previous Improvement Orders issued by NEMA, which required them to obtain the necessa
The affected hotels include Kitui Premier, Summer Oasis, Kitui Resort, Heritage, and Park Side Villa hotels in Kitui town. These establishments failed to comply with the previous Improvement Orders issued by NEMA, which required them to obtain the necessa
The Lungs of the Earth: Rainforest Day Celebrates the Green Guardians
24 Jun, 2024 12:11 PM
The day was first observed in 2017 by Rainforest Partnerships, an international non-profit organization based in Austin, Texas. It is tasked with regenerating tropical rainforests through community-based projects in the Amazon.
The day was first observed in 2017 by Rainforest Partnerships, an international non-profit organization based in Austin, Texas. It is tasked with regenerating tropical rainforests through community-based projects in the Amazon.
The Losing Global Battle against Plastic Wastes
19 Jun, 2024 12:56 PM
A report by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and the World Economic Forum suggests that if plastic pollution continues unabated, the amount of plastic could outweigh fish in the oceans by 2050.
A report by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and the World Economic Forum suggests that if plastic pollution continues unabated, the amount of plastic could outweigh fish in the oceans by 2050.
No Ocean, No Life: A Dive into the Deep Affairs
10 Jun, 2024 05:23 PM
Earth is blue, given that over 70% of it is water. Oceans are the planet’s lungs hence are vital determinants of its sustenance.
Earth is blue, given that over 70% of it is water. Oceans are the planet’s lungs hence are vital determinants of its sustenance.
Vanishing Lakes: Climate Change Threatens to Erase Marine Ecosystems
04 Jun, 2024 10:18 AM
According to Professor John Githaiga, an environmental expert at the University of Nairobi, the decreasing water levels in Olbosaat Lake, which had a capacity of less than 10% in March 2023 before the heavy rains, can be attributed to a combination of pro
According to Professor John Githaiga, an environmental expert at the University of Nairobi, the decreasing water levels in Olbosaat Lake, which had a capacity of less than 10% in March 2023 before the heavy rains, can be attributed to a combination of pro
Sip by Sip, Your Morning Coffee Could Save the Planet
23 May, 2024 12:20 PM
An innumerable amount of waste coffee grounds are disposed into landfills which precipitate to methane emissions in their break down process. The utility of such refuse would undoubtedly be of immense benefit towards the betterment of the planet.
An innumerable amount of waste coffee grounds are disposed into landfills which precipitate to methane emissions in their break down process. The utility of such refuse would undoubtedly be of immense benefit towards the betterment of the planet.
Climate Change has Pushed Kenyan Agriculture to the Brink
11 Apr, 2024 01:00 PM
The agricultural sector is the backbone of the Kenyan economy, so climate variability and change have emerged as significant challenges, demanding urgent attention and effective adaptation strategies.
The agricultural sector is the backbone of the Kenyan economy, so climate variability and change have emerged as significant challenges, demanding urgent attention and effective adaptation strategies.
Can Every Forest Act as a Carbon Sink?
31 Mar, 2024 04:27 PM
Research conducted by scientists at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) has indicated that not all trees are capable of effectively capturing carbon.
Research conducted by scientists at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) has indicated that not all trees are capable of effectively capturing carbon.
4 Ways to Rewild Your Life for a Thriving Ecosystem
31 Mar, 2024 04:11 PM
The health of our soil is vital for the success of rewilding efforts. By reducing the use of chemicals in our lawn and garden, we give nature the opportunity to restore its own balance. Healthy soil teems with microorganisms that sustain plant life and co
The health of our soil is vital for the success of rewilding efforts. By reducing the use of chemicals in our lawn and garden, we give nature the opportunity to restore its own balance. Healthy soil teems with microorganisms that sustain plant life and co
Why Tree Planting is the Easiest Solution to Climate Change
31 Mar, 2024 02:53 PM
As they grow and flourish, trees act as natural carbon capture and storage machines, diligently absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere through photosynthesis. This vital mechanism allows trees to lock away vast amounts of carbon, effectively reducing the conc
As they grow and flourish, trees act as natural carbon capture and storage machines, diligently absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere through photosynthesis. This vital mechanism allows trees to lock away vast amounts of carbon, effectively reducing the conc
Climate Change's Silent Toll: The Impact on Mental Health
31 Mar, 2024 02:50 PM
Research shows that individuals exposed to climate change experience a range of mental health outcomes, from minimal stress symptoms to clinical disorders such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, and even suicidal thoughts.
Research shows that individuals exposed to climate change experience a range of mental health outcomes, from minimal stress symptoms to clinical disorders such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, and even suicidal thoughts.
How Do Wetlands Contribute to Climate Change Mitigation?
31 Mar, 2024 02:47 PM
Through this mechanism, wetlands play a vital role in reducing the emission of greenhouse gases, mitigating climate change impacts, and restoring our planet's delicate equilibrium.
Through this mechanism, wetlands play a vital role in reducing the emission of greenhouse gases, mitigating climate change impacts, and restoring our planet's delicate equilibrium.
Toyota's GR Hilux Hybrid Sets a New Standard for Sustainability
31 Mar, 2024 02:43 PM
Toyota's groundbreaking innovation not only demonstrates their commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology but also showcases their dedication to sustainability and environmental consciousness.
Toyota's groundbreaking innovation not only demonstrates their commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology but also showcases their dedication to sustainability and environmental consciousness.