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Climate Change Fuels Spread of Infectious Diseases in Kenya, Experts Warn
By Bhabna Banerjee, Inside Climate News Health professionals are issuing warnings about the impact of…
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Global Summit in Geneva Tackles Growing Threat of Hazardous Chemicals
Representatives 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.
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Powering Change in East Africa’s Renewable Energy Landscape
From 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.
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New Policies on Land Reclamation and Clean Energy Adoption
The 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 Kenya reclaim degraded land.
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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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Kenya Joins Sahara and Sahel Observatory (OSS) Board
Kenya has officially assumed the role of the 3rd Vice President on the Sahara and…
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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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Rise in Sudden Temperature Pauses Risk to Human Health
When compared to other hazards, the study shows, rapid temperature fluctuations pose a unique threat due to the limited time available to respond and adapt, potentially exacerbating impacts on both natural and societal systems.