Posted inFood Systems
Men’s Love for Nyama Choma and Cars Increase their Carbon Footprints More than Women
Men's passion for nyama choma and their preference for cars over public transport are making…
Posted inClimate Change
Climate Crisis Fuels Record Internally Displaced Persons
According to the report, the number of disaster-related displacements in sub-Saharan Africa has surged over the past decade, reaching 7.8 million in 2024. Consistent with previous years, floods were the primary catalyst for these displacements, accounting for 85 percent of the total.
Posted inWildlife
The True Guardians of Kenya’s Rare Pancake Tortoise
Over 95% of the world’s Pancake Tortoise population is found on private and community lands across Kenya’s arid and semi-arid regions.
Posted inClimate Change Feature
Experts Say Renewable Diesel May Worsen Climate Crisis
The big selling point for renewable diesel is that it is almost chemically identical to fossil fuel diesel, meaning it can be substituted in existing diesel engines, making it a so-called drop-in biofuel.
Posted inClimate Change
DHL, Scania Deploys 25 New Euro 5 Biodiesel Powered Trucks in Kenya
Transport companies in Kenya are making significant progress in carbon reduction initiatives through the adoption of alternative fuel solutions. A notable advancement in this area has been made by DHL Supply Chain, in collaboration with Scania, with the deployment of 25 new Euro 5 biodiesel-powered trucks.
Posted inFeature
Plastics, The New Enemy for Men in their Quest for Fatherhood
Research suggests that certain chemicals found in plastics, like phthalates and bisphenol A (BPA), are not just harmless additives. Instead, they may be wreaking havoc on male fertility, potentially reducing sperm quality and quantity.
Posted inFeature
Climate Change takes Extreme Toll on African Countries, UN Reports
Extreme weather events and the impacts of climate change are greatly affecting every facet of socio-economic development across Africa. The United Nations World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in "State of the Climate in Africa 2024 Report," released on Monday,
Posted inClimate Change
Scientists Turn Cow Waste into Ecofriendly Cellulose
Cow manure is about to become the unsung hero in the fight against pollution, greenhouse…
Posted inClimate Change
Japanese Giants Unite for Carbon-Free Engines
Japanese motor vehicle manufacturers Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru have teamed up to develop engines compatible with various carbon-neutral fuels, including hydrogen, biofuels, and e-fuels.
Posted inFeature
COP30 Presidency Calls for Transition from Talks to Action on Climate Action
COP30 President-Designate André Aranha Corrêa do Lago said this year’s summit, to be hosted in the Amazonian city of Belem in November, must represent a decisive transition from the regime’s negotiation phase: “COP30 must refocus our efforts on action and implementation.