Topic: #climate change

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

Areas along the coast and around the shores, as well as their ecosystems, are vulnerable to the effects of climate change as compared to other areas. Largely, the populations living in these areas are the poor and the marginalized because they lack altern

The initiative draws from a sophisticated array of data sources, from weather satellites to meteorological stations, and delivers real-time alerts about impending climate hazards

The Principal Secretary (PS) in the State Department for Environment and Climate, Festus Ng’eno, has reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to collaborative approaches in Health, Environment, and Agriculture.

KEFRI currently undertakes its research and development activities under five thematic areas; Forest Productivity, Health and Tree Improvement, Forest Biodiversity, Climate Change, and Environment Management, Forest Products and Entrepreneurship Developme

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

Since its founding, We Go Green Initiative has engaged hundreds of young volunteers who are actively planting trees, restoring degraded lands, and educating their communities about climate change.

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

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.

Despite the constant reminders, our actions toward the planet show little sign of improvement.

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.

Global warming, along with escalating climate disasters, encourages scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs to create inventive solutions which bring prospects for sustainable development.

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.

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

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.

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 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?

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.

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.

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.