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Scientists Turn Cow Waste into Ecofriendly Cellulose
Cow manure is about to become the unsung hero in the fight against pollution, greenhouse…
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Japanese Giants Unite for Carbon-Free Engines
Japanese motor vehicle manufacturers Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru have teamed up to develop engines compatible with various carbon-neutral fuels, including hydrogen, biofuels, and e-fuels.
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High Court Halts NEMA Waste Rules
The High Court has temporarily stopped the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) from implementing regulations…
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Mt Kenya Forest to Lose Half of Vegetation by 2040
Half of the vegetation in Mt Kenya Forest will disappear over the next 15 years due to climate change and human activities. According to findings of a new research about the impacts of climate change in the Mt Kenya forest ecosystem, 49–55% of vegetation cover across the forest areas will be lost by 2040
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New Waste Regulations Spark Environment Sustainability Hopes
Environmentalists across the country are optimistic that implementing the Sustainable Waste Management (Extended Producer Responsibility or EPR) Regulations, 2024, will promote environmental sustainability and reduce waste in the country.
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Kenya’s Climate Commitments Undermined by 2025 Finance Bill
Kenya lack of commitment to fighting climate change is the suggestion to slap a 16% VAT on solar, wind, and geothermal inputs. Currently, these inputs are VAT exempt, but if this proposal goes through, they will become expensive, putting a damper on investments in green energy.
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UN Calls for Inclusion of Indigenous People in Climate Change Solutions
In Kenya, the people categorized as Indigenous are mainly pastoralists and hunter-gatherers. Hunter-gath¬erers include the Ogiek, Sengwer, Yiaku, Waata, and Awer (Boni), while pastoralists include the Turkana, Rendille, Borana, Maas¬ai, Samburu, Ilchamus, Somali, Gabra, Pokot, and Endorois.
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Kenya Needs KES 7 Trillion to Reduce GHG Emissions by 35%
Kenya needs KES 7 trillion to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 35% between 2031 and 2035. The country plans to raise 20% of these funds domestically, with the remaining 80% coming from international channels such as finance, investments, technology development and transfer, capacity building, and participation in carbon markets.
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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.