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In the remote village of Syongiloi, Bomet County, Kenya, smoke drifts from Gladys Chelagat’s grass-thatched kitchen roof. Inside, she tends to a traditional three-stone fire fueled by firewood—her primary cooking method.

A new study finds that temporarily exceeding the global temperature rise of 1.5°C is likely to have long-term consequences. The research, by 30 scientists published on October 9, 2024, in Nature, found that such an overshoot has irreversible consequences and that rapid near-term emission reductions are essential to reducing climate risks.

Over 1,000 schools across Kenya took part in the inaugural First Lady Mazingira Awards (FLAMA), which provided students with a platform to contribute to the country’s climate action efforts through art, essays, and spoken word. The award ceremony, held at State House Nairobi, saw young learners being recognized for their role in environmental conservation.

In a landmark decision, Kenya has officially joined the High Ambition Coalition, a powerful alliance of 67 nations united in the fight against plastic pollution. This coalition aims to develop a robust, legally binding treaty that addresses the entire lifecycle of plastics through a comprehensive and circular approach.

Often referred to as the "beast of burden," donkeys in Kenya and across the globe face an existential threat due to illegal trade for their skins. As their numbers dwindle, the remaining donkeys continue to be overworked, a situation that has raised concerns among animal welfare experts.