As aggressive resource extraction chips away at the world’s natural biomes, mammals, fungi, corals, and more are squeezed into increasingly smaller islands of life, with climate change compounding the risk to their survival.
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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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Economists say that African economies and their central banks need to transform the financial system to mobilize investments to address the climate crisis, which is expected to hit agriculture, water, energy and tourism in Kenya, denting economic output by more than 7% by 2050 if the country does…
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Men’s passion for nyama choma and their preference for cars over public transport are making their carbon footprints significantly larger than those of women, by as much as 26% more. The high consumption of red meat, particularly beef and mutton, which are both carbon-intensive to produce, is at…
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According to the report, the number of disaster-related displacements in sub-Saharan Africa has surged over the past decade, reaching 7.8 million in 2024. Consistent with previous years, floods were the primary catalyst for these displacements, accounting for 85 percent of the total.
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Over 95% of the world’s Pancake Tortoise population is found on private and community lands across Kenya’s arid and semi-arid regions.
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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.
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Transport companies in Kenya are making significant progress in carbon reduction initiatives through the adoption of alternative fuel solutions. A notable advancement in this area has been made by DHL Supply Chain, in collaboration with Scania, with the deployment of 25 new Euro 5 biodiesel-powered trucks.
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Research 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.
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Cow manure is about to become the unsung hero in the fight against pollution, greenhouse gases, and waste management issues. This stinky substance is being transformed into a versatile and eco-friendly cellulose, which has a wide range of applications in industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, and textiles. As…
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