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.
Read MoreResearch 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.
Read MoreCOP30 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.
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 MoreCultural norms play a significant role in shaping women's roles, while economic barriers hinder their ability to adapt. The evolving economic landscape, coupled with cultural norms and legal constraints, hinders women from building resilience and diversifying their livelihoods.
Read MoreBy Dan Kaburu It is a normal day for Virginia Nduku, a 53-year-old mother of 3 children at the Dandora landfill, one of the largest landfills in the continent of Africa. On the other side of the dumpsite, Smoke billows from age-old mountains of garbage, filling the blue…
Read MoreA report by the Heinrich Boell Foundation (hbf) blames overuse of synthetic fertilizers, monoculture farming, and deforestation for the declining soil fertility, erosion, and desertification, with 63% of arable land affected by acidity, 80% of soils suffering from phosphorus deficiency, and 75% of Kenya’s soils experiencing depleted organic…
Read MoreBy embracing clean cooking solutions, schools in Kenya could lead the way in both environmental and financial sustainability. The shift from firewood to clean energy doesn’t just save trees—it saves money, improves health, and ensures that future generations will inherit a healthier, greener planet.
Read MoreKenya is depleting forest covers in Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as it struggles to meet its demand for wood products. There is also a reported increase in the importation of timber from Angola’s Cabinda area due to the construction boom in Nairobi and environs.…
Read MoreKenya is eyeing Sh 1 billion for its role in offsetting an estimated 2.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide. According to the Forest Status Report – 2024, Kenya has an estimated 6.4 million acres of gazetted public forests and 2.7 million acres of forests in community land.
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