Topic: #features
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
Communities Rally to Protect Kenya's Essential Water Ecosystems
03 Jun, 2025 11:21 AM
As climate change increasingly threatens natural ecosystems and water sources, the call for urgent conservation and restoration of Kenya’s water towers grows louder. These vital ecosystems, including the Southern Mau Forest Complex, provide water to milli
As climate change increasingly threatens natural ecosystems and water sources, the call for urgent conservation and restoration of Kenya’s water towers grows louder. These vital ecosystems, including the Southern Mau Forest Complex, provide water to milli
Integrate Disability Perspectives in Climate Strategies
02 Jun, 2025 08:36 AM
Research has shown that including PLWD in policy and decision-making processes strengthens climate actions and creates resilient societies. It is also a sign of respecting the rights of this special group of people.
Research has shown that including PLWD in policy and decision-making processes strengthens climate actions and creates resilient societies. It is also a sign of respecting the rights of this special group of people.
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
Kenya, Africa Allies Push for Fair Green Energy Future
30 May, 2025 01:51 PM
Kenya’s leadership in climate action was recently spotlighted at the Africa Climate Summit 2023, where the continent united around the goal of a Just Energy Transition.
Kenya’s leadership in climate action was recently spotlighted at the Africa Climate Summit 2023, where the continent united around the goal of a Just Energy Transition.
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.
Why Your Building Habits Matter for the Planet
27 May, 2025 12:20 PM
Buildings and construction industries account for approximately 32% of global energy consumption and a similar amount of carbon dioxide emissions. This is more compared to transport and agriculture combined.
Buildings and construction industries account for approximately 32% of global energy consumption and a similar amount of carbon dioxide emissions. This is more compared to transport and agriculture combined.
Mitigate Climate Change for Better Health Outcomes
23 May, 2025 03:55 PM
Climate change can worsen existing social and economic inequalities, with poorer communities and marginalized groups often bearing the brunt of the health impacts.
Climate change can worsen existing social and economic inequalities, with poorer communities and marginalized groups often bearing the brunt of the health impacts.
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
The Harsh Impact of Climate Change on the Poor
21 May, 2025 05:32 PM
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
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 Mama Kitchen Garden Program Enhances Self-Reliance
15 May, 2025 11:29 AM
The initiative addresses malnutrition, particularly among low-income families, and teaches households to recycle non-degradable waste, such as repurposing old tires into garden beds.
The initiative addresses malnutrition, particularly among low-income families, and teaches households to recycle non-degradable waste, such as repurposing old tires into garden beds.
Government Promotes Community Involvement in Wildlife Coexistence
14 May, 2025 01:13 PM
With between 65-70 per cent of wildlife residing outside protected areas, one of the critical challenges to conservation is how to enhance and sustain coexistence between people and wildlife.
With between 65-70 per cent of wildlife residing outside protected areas, one of the critical challenges to conservation is how to enhance and sustain coexistence between people and wildlife.
Weatherman: Brace for a Wild Weather Rollercoaster This Week
13 May, 2025 11:08 AM
The effects of heavy rain is already being experienced in several parts of Nairobi causing floods which results in heavy traffic across major roads in Nairobi.
The effects of heavy rain is already being experienced in several parts of Nairobi causing floods which results in heavy traffic across major roads in Nairobi.
Nakuru Activates National Park to Boost Tourism, Community Relations
11 May, 2025 09:17 AM
The community is encouraged to foster a peaceful relationship with wildlife, helping to redirect the negative energy lingering after the disappearance of Brian, a fisherman, in the custody of Kenya Wildlife Service officers. This case remains active in co
The community is encouraged to foster a peaceful relationship with wildlife, helping to redirect the negative energy lingering after the disappearance of Brian, a fisherman, in the custody of Kenya Wildlife Service officers. This case remains active in co
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
We Go Green Initiative: The Youth Movement Saving Kenya's Ecosystems
07 May, 2025 09:13 AM
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.
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.
The Beaver Effect: Crafting Wetlands, Reviving Nature
28 Apr, 2025 12:56 PM
Wetlands created behind the dams provide habitats for more wildlife and retain essential water supplies by recharging deep aquifers. The dams slow down streams, creating a natural water filtration system, handling sediment and nutrient runoff and improvin
Wetlands created behind the dams provide habitats for more wildlife and retain essential water supplies by recharging deep aquifers. The dams slow down streams, creating a natural water filtration system, handling sediment and nutrient runoff and improvin
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.