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Record Coral Bleaching Hits East African Coast Among Other Beaches
Coral Reefs in at least 83 countries, including the coasts of East Africa, have turned…
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Women in Laikipia turn Pricky Cactus into a Fruity Wine and Biogas
Despite 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 biogas for cooking through a collaborative program involving Jomo Kenyatta University of Science and Agriculture, Laikipia Permaculture Centre, and Florida University in the US.
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New Feed to Help Dairy Cows Reduce Methane Emission
When 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.
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A Heating Planet Fuels Violence Against Women
The 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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Trump set to Make Earth Sweat
This week, Trump signed an executive order aimed at state and local climate laws that seek to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Instead, Trump sought to breathe new life into America's coal industry, directing government heads to challenge state laws related to climate change, environmental justice, carbon taxes, greenhouse gas emissions, or clean energy financing goals.
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Is Africa Food Sovereign?
A new policy brief from Power Shift Africa (Kenya) and Germanwatch (Germany) urges the German government to rethink its agricultural cooperation strategy with Africa. The brief, titled "What is the Missing Ingredient? The German Agriculture and Food Strategy for Africa 2025," calls for a shift toward food sovereignty and agroecological practices to address Africa's deepening food crisis.
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Kenya Green Finance Taxonomy
Banks in Kenya have 18 months to start disclosing their climate-related exposure arising from the…
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Counties Step Up Climate Action: Round Up
Vihiga County Vihiga has launched the County Climate Change Bill 2025, providing a framework for…
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Kenya’s Civil Society Applauds Ban on GM Crops
Greenpeace Africa, Kenya Peasants League, and BIBA Kenya have praised the recent
decision by the Court of Appeal to temporarily halt the importation of genetically modified
(GM) crops into Kenya.
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Trapped by Mathenge
Baringo has also been overrun by Prosopis juliflora, a highly invasive plant commonly known as Mathenge. This thorny species is spreading rapidly, taking over the land and disrupting the natural environment. Tragically, thousands of flamingos that once thrived around Lake Bogoria have become trapped in the thorns and died. The plant has even invaded the flamingos' breeding areas on the shores of Lake Bogoria National Reserve.