The study says the presence of glyphosate in menstrual products is largely traced back to the cotton used in their production. Cotton is one of the most pesticide-intensive crops in the world. Currently, less than 1% of global cotton is grown organically, meaning most cotton used in everyday…
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As the world marked this year’s 2025 World Environment Day, with a spotlight on the urgent need to combat global plastic pollution, Uganda has delivered a truly invaluable gift to Kenya. Its renewed commitment to tackling single-use plastic bags could very well be the golden key that Kenya…
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Kenya’s commitment to climate action continues to be put to doubt, with the recent move by parliament to slash climate change funding by 50 percent to counties risking to erode gains made in combating the adverse effects of climate change in the country. In the current financial year,…
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Kenyan MPs want Green Climate Fund money used locally to benefit communities, not foreign consultants. They’re pushing for greater involvement in climate projects like FLLOCA and demanding accountability in fund allocation and use.
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A groundbreaking study by Chinese scientist Liu Shaochuang has redefined the true length of the Congo River. Using advanced satellite remote-sensing and field investigations, Liu determined the river spans 5,260 kilometers — 560 kilometers longer than previous estimates. This makes the Congo not only Africa’s second-longest river after…
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On International Biodiversity Day, new research from Nakuru and Elementaita lakes highlights the alarming decline in flamingo numbers. Rising water levels, climate change, and pollution are degrading critical habitats, reducing food sources, and disrupting migration patterns. The County Government of Nakuru, UNESCO, and KWS are urging urgent conservation…
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As the world marks International Day for Biological Diversity, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urges nations to urgently reassess their relationship with nature, calling biodiversity loss a global crisis. He emphasized the importance of implementing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework to halt nature loss by 2030.
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In collaboration with the African Climate Platform and other African civil society organizations, PALU asserts that the climate change crisis poses an unprecedented threat to humanity and the planet, particularly in Africa, where communities that have contributed the least to greenhouse gas emissions are disproportionately affected by its…
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The study uncovered several alarming trends and deviations from recommended pesticide usage practices among small-scale potato farmers. Notably, only 12% of farmers adhered to the manufacturer's recommended application rates.
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According to the Financial Sector Deepening Kenya (FSD Kenya) Trust, the main reason for counties paralysis in unlocking green financing is continued heavy reliance on grants rather than exploring other financing models such as green bonds, concessional loans, and blended finance.
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