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Biogas stands as a promising solution to combat climate change and enhance energy security, offering a sustainable and renewable energy source that benefits both our environment and society.

Section 60 of the Kenya Forest Act 2016 explicitly prohibits cutting down, damaging, or destroying any tree in a forest area without the appropriate licenses. However, this legal framework has proven ineffective in Kajiado, where landowners within the Kik

When electronic waste is recycled into new plastic products, including kitchenware, these harmful substances can leach into food during cooking, especially when exposed to high heat. Thus, while recycling plastics is often seen as a way to reduce pollutio

Urban farming offers multiple benefits, including increased food access, economic growth and environmental sustainability. By establishing local food sources, urban farms provide fresh produce to communities affected by food deserts while creating job opp

The human population depends on nature as much as nature depends on humans. Beyond the healing benefits of nature, the economic livelihoods of humans demonstrate that biodiversity conservation is imperative now more than ever.

Numerous studies have shown that nature offers unparalleled mental health benefits that technology and modern conveniences cannot replicate. Time spent outdoors reduces stress, alleviates feelings of anger, and fosters a sense of calm.

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.

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.

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

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

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 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

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

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

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 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

“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 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

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 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