Topic: #climate action
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.
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
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?
Oasis in the Desert: How Baobabs Sustain Life
23 Feb, 2025 12:04 AM
Even though baobabs can survive in dry areas, extended periods of drought put stress on their survival. Moreover, climate change affects the growth and survival of younger baobab’s, putting future populations at risk.
Even though baobabs can survive in dry areas, extended periods of drought put stress on their survival. Moreover, climate change affects the growth and survival of younger baobab’s, putting future populations at risk.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Our Land, Our Future: COP16 Closes with a Pledge Towards Land Restoration
14 Dec, 2024 09:34 PM
Bidding adieu to COP 16, stakeholders pledged to complete the global drought regime at COP17 in Mongolia in 2027. This was highlighted through significant progress in laying the groundwork for land restoration and drought resilience in national policies a
Bidding adieu to COP 16, stakeholders pledged to complete the global drought regime at COP17 in Mongolia in 2027. This was highlighted through significant progress in laying the groundwork for land restoration and drought resilience in national policies a
Aden Duale Aligns Jamhuri Celebrations with Environmental Preservation
12 Dec, 2024 08:17 AM
“The fruits of independence, born from the tree of struggle, remind us that true freedom thrives when we care for the roots that sustain us: Our people, our land and our environment,” Duale opined.
“The fruits of independence, born from the tree of struggle, remind us that true freedom thrives when we care for the roots that sustain us: Our people, our land and our environment,” Duale opined.