By Bhabna Banerjee, Inside Climate News Health professionals are issuing warnings about the impact of climate change on the spread and evolution of infectious diseases. Dr. Angelle Desiree LaBeaud, a physician-scientist, epidemiologist, and professor in the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Stanford University’s School of Medicine, highlighted…
Read MoreRepresentatives from at least 180 countries have gathered in Geneva for two weeks of high-stakes negotiations to address the escalating global threat posed by hazardous chemicals, including widely used pesticides and everyday stain repellents.
Read MoreFrom customer service to award-winning business leader, Linet Moraa’s journey into the renewable energy sector proves that passion, resilience, and continuous learning can spark real change. Her next chapter? Building a sustainable, inclusive future.
Read MoreThe Ministry of Water, Sanitation, and Irrigation, through the State Department for Irrigation, is currently developing a policy aimed at addressing land degradation. Ian Thandi, the Director of Climate Change Resilience for Food and Water Security at the Ministry, has highlighted the importance of this policy in helping…
Read MoreCoral Reefs in at least 83 countries, including the coasts of East Africa, have turned white between January 2023 and April 2025, the latest data from the US government’s Coral Reef Watch shows. At a local level, storms, disease, sediments and changes in saltiness can cause corals to…
Read MoreDespite its numerous challenges, the plant has emerged as an alternative source of income for some locals, particularly women who harvest and sell the fruits for wine and jam production. Additionally, it is now being recognized as a green energy source, with its leaves being used to generate…
Read MoreDr. Isaac Kalua said Kenya, and Africa as a whole, has the potential to lead the charge in finding solutions to combat climate change.
Read MoreWhen cows' stomachs make methane, they lose valuable energy that could otherwise be used to make milk or meat. By feeding them in a way that reduces methane output, researchers might be able to help the cow produce more milk while also chasing climate goals.
Read MoreKenya has officially assumed the role of the 3rd Vice President on the Sahara and Sahel Observatory (OSS) Board, demonstrating a significant commitment to regional environmental cooperation and climate resilience. In this new leadership position, Kenya aims to enhance its influence in developing sustainable land and water management…
Read MoreThe report shows that the climate crisis also exacerbates violence against women and girls by making it even harder to address and prevent: “Climate change can create environmental conditions that damage or disrupt schooling, health services, public services and infrastructure, utilities, transportation, social services, healthcare, and local government.”
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