Climate Change
The hottest topic has found it way to you dear reader. Earth is getting hotter, even for hot girl summer. The effects of climate change in the country have been felt over the last couple of years. The country went from extremely hot to unusually cold to very heavy rains. Unpredictable, mother nature is in bad moods because we have destroyed the balance of nature through carbon emissions, pollution and not adopting eco friendly ways of living. The topic of climate change may feel like a big people agenda, ‘serikali,’ but it seems to have its hands all too full with the taxes issue to bring much attention to the fact that the city lacks enough bins to throw away trash. Climate change is a global threat and each wananchi has a role to play, however small, to contribute to changing this situation around before the weather decides its time to show Kenyans a bit of snow, a tsunami or severe heatwaves. Here are some ways that as an ordinary Kenyan Citizen, you can adopt to help in curb climate change in the country.
Go Electric
Now if you are in the CBD the you have most definitely seen cleaner and quietly moving buses. Different buses. These are the new electric buses introduced in the country to curb carbon emissions. One way or reduces your carbon footprint is using an ecofriendly means of transport, the electric buses. The Africa Climate Summit was graced by the president in a small electric car, which was mostly to make a statement, however, time to go electric to replenish the environment with carbon free means will be impactful. Book that electric uber ride, use that electric motorbike, think about buying an electric car instead, with time, the effects of collective consciousness of Kenyans towards reducing carbon footprints will be felt.
DO NOT LITTER
The country may not have many recycle bins placed in most areas which has normalized littering anywhere and everywhere. The country also lacks proper and effective waste collection channels but this is not an allowance to litter. There is always some guilt that comes with littering so guess what, we all deserve to feel that shame for contributing to pollution. Avoiding littering will be a big contribution to solving pollution ultimately turning the climate change situation around.
to be embraced more. Normalize sorting trash to recycle, even using some of these materials to make organic homemade composts, craft ideas or contact initiatives that collect waste to recycle.
USE RENEWABLE ENERGY SORUCES
It is also high time you though about brickettes as an alternative to coal. Brickettes being blocks Madre from recycled material, is cheaper and ecofriendly. they may not be widely available but for those who van access them, time to switch up.
USE SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT
However much Kenyan public means of transport are not the best or near best customer service experience, embrace using public means more often. The fuel prices having gone up in the country, it would also additionally help save money. We are not limited to adopting a stereotyped luhya means of transport. Cycling. Using the train and walking when you can which has immense health benefits and in the long run reduce carbon footprints.
Conserve water and energy
Unplug all those appliances consuming power, try solar powered household equipment, use more natural lighting to reduce power consumption ad adopt renewable energy. Climate change has also brought about water shortage in the country which calls for everyone to use water sparingly, reuse, collect rain water during this rainy season and use water saving appliances.
TREE PLANTING
In honor of the Late Professor Wangari Maathai, who championed for forest conservation, there is a need to drive reafforestation. As Kenyans, we need to do more for our country by joining, creating initiatives in churches, schools and work places to plant more trees. There ought to be an awakening to embrace initiating and participating in tree planting in rural and urban Kenya, contribute towards these initiatives more to bring more attention to the importance of tree planting.
ECOTOURISM
It’s a thing, I assure you. Which means, sherehe with a purpose. Try those hidden gems that contribute towards conservation of indigenous forests, water bodies and endangered species all for a good cause.
The attention towards climate change in the country needs to be more, with each one of us being called to participate in however small a way, to turn the situation around. An awareness needs to start with you and I today to make a better, sustainable country for us and future Kenyans. Time help save the planet and use that primary school social studies and sciences knowledge to help make a better country.
Climate Change
The hottest topic has found it way to you dear reader. Earth is getting hotter, even for hot girl summer. The effects of climate change in the country have been felt over the last couple of years. The country went from extremely hot to unusually cold to very heavy rains. Unpredictable, mother nature is in bad moods because we have destroyed the balance of nature through carbon emissions, pollution and not adopting eco friendly ways of living. The topic of climate change may feel like a big people agenda, ‘serikali,’ but it seems to have its hands all too full with the taxes issue to bring much attention to the fact that the city lacks enough bins to throw away trash. Climate change is a global threat and each wananchi has a role to play, however small, to contribute to changing this situation around before the weather decides its time to show Kenyans a bit of snow, a tsunami or severe heatwaves. Here are some ways that as an ordinary Kenyan Citizen, you can adopt to help in curb climate change in the country.
GO ELECTRIC
Now if you are in the CBD the you have most definitely seen cleaner and quietly moving buses. Different buses. These are the new electric buses introduced in the country to curb carbon emissions. One way or reduces your carbon footprint is using an ecofriendly means of transport, the electric buses. The Africa Climate Summit was graced by the president in a small electric car, which was mostly to make a statement, however, time to go electric to replenish the environment with carbon free means will be impactful. Book that electric uber ride, use that electric motorbike, think about buying an electric car instead, with time, the effects of collective consciousness of Kenyans towards reducing carbon footprints will be felt.
DO NOT LITTER
The country may not have many recycle bins placed in most areas which has normalized littering anywhere and everywhere. The country also lacks proper and effective waste collection channels but this is not an allowance to litter. There is always some guilt that comes with littering so guess what, we all deserve to feel that shame for contributing to pollution. Avoiding littering will be a big contribution to solving pollution ultimately turning the climate change situation around.
to be embraced more. Normalize sorting trash to recycle, even using some of these materials to make organic homemade composts, craft ideas or contact initiatives that collect waste to recycle.
USE RENEWABLE ENERGY SORUCES
It is also high time you though about brickettes as an alternative to coal. Brickettes being blocks Madre from recycled material, is cheaper and ecofriendly. they may not be widely available but for those who van access them, time to switch up.
USE SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT
However much Kenyan public means of transport are not the best or near best customer service experience, embrace using public means more often. The fuel prices having gone up in the country, it would also additionally help save money. We are not limited to adopting a stereotyped luhya means of transport. Cycling. Using the train and walking when you can which has immense health benefits and in the long run reduce carbon footprints.
Conserve water and energy
Unplug all those appliances consuming power, try solar powered household equipment, use more natural lighting to reduce power consumption ad adopt renewable energy. Climate change has also brought about water shortage in the country which calls for everyone to use water sparingly, reuse, collect rain water during this rainy season and use water saving appliances.
TREE PLANTING
In honor of the Late Professor Wangari Maathai, who championed for forest conservation, there is a need to drive reafforestation. As Kenyans, we need to do more for our country by joining, creating initiatives in churches, schools and work places to plant more trees. There ought to be an awakening to embrace initiating and participating in tree planting in rural and urban Kenya, contribute towards these initiatives more to bring more attention to the importance of tree planting.
ECOTOURISM
It’s a thing, I assure you. Which means, sherehe with a purpose. Try those hidden gems that contribute towards conservation of indigenous forests, water bodies and endangered species all for a good cause.
The attention towards climate change in the country needs to be more, with each one of us being called to participate in however small a way, to turn the situation around. An awareness needs to start with you and I today to make a better, sustainable country for us and future Kenyans. Time help save the planet and use that primary school social studies and sciences knowledge to help make a better country.
