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Baringo County, Kenya is a playground for outdoor enthusiasts, where rugged landscapes invite adventure at every turn. Here, hiking trails wind through volcanic hills. The region brims with natural wonders.
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Plastic is not compatible with Earth’s natural cycles. ❌ 🥤It doesn’t decompose; it just breaks apart into smaller and smaller fragments, polluting the world around us and even ourselves. Solutions exist! 🍁 Learn more about how we can move away from plastics and back to reusable and regenerative materials here: ow.ly/HhSU50ZVXic
#PlasticPollutes #BreakFreeFromPlastic #Reuse #Regenerative
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This stadium in the Netherlands has 4,200 #solarpanels on its roof and is 100% #solar powered. Shouldn't all buildings be this way?
We have the solutions. Demand your govt implement them. #ActOnClimate
#climateemergency #climatecrisis #climate #energy #renewables
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Air conditioning keeps us cool, but it also heats the planet.
As temperatures rise, demand for cooling is set to triple by 2050. But keeping cool doesn’t always mean cranking up the AC.
From shade & ventilation to cool roofs, here are 5 ways to beat the heat with less energy: bit.ly/4zexrmn
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Who will save Lakes Baringo and Bogoria as rising water levels threaten to merge them?
National Assembly Environment Committee calls for urgent government intervention to address the rising water levels of Lakes Baringo and Bogoria ahead of anticipated El Niño rains.
#NTVAtOne @wangechimu
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Spending time in nature can do wonders for mental well-being.
From a walk in the park to gardening or simply enjoying some fresh air, reconnecting with nature can help reduce stress and improve mood.
This #WorldMentalHealthDay, if you have the chance, take some time to enjoy nature. 💚
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World Weather Agency Reveals When Strong El Niño Rains Will Hit Kenya
read.kenyans.co.ke/eL4Pj
Rainfall is expected over several parts of the country. These include Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Garissa, Tana River, Lamu, Kilifi, Mombasa, Kwale, Kakamega, Vihiga, Busia, Bungoma, Kisumu, Kisii, Nyamira, Migori, Siaya, Homa Bay, Kericho, Nandi, Bomet, Nakuru, Elgeyo-Marakwet, West Pokot, Baringo, Uasin Gishu, Trans Nzoia, Nyeri, Murang’a, Kirinyaga, Embu, Meru, Kiambu, Tharaka Nithi, Laikipia and Nyandarua counties.
#Elnino
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El Niño does not mean heavy rainfall in Kenya – Weatherman.
Read the whole story here: tinyurl.com/yc9at32n
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Tens of thousands remain stranded after floods hit Bangkok, with water more than a metre high in some areas. Thailand is deploying over 10,000 troops to help with evacuations.
Al Jazeera’s Tony Cheng reports.
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'Ukataji Miti Ni Haramu'
Wakazi wa eneo la Kapchemumwa kaunti ya Elgeyo Marakwet wamekashifu vikali zoezi la ukataji miti linaloendelea katika msitu wa eneo hilo, wakidai kuwa zoezi hilo ni kinyume cha sheria.
#NTVMashinani
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President William Ruto says Kenya has identified a $600 million investment opportunity in clean cooking across schools, healthcare facilities and correctional services. He says the country will co-host the Africa Clean Cooking Summit in Nairobi next January, urging partners to move from commitments to implementation.
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Adan Kala, Deputy Director for Conservation Science Programs - KWS: Managing or restoring the Mountain Bongo means restoring our forest ecosystems, which are also facing many threats.
#FixingTheNationNTV
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"We expect El Niño to hit Nairobi from the second week of October to January."
Disaster Chief Officer Bramwell Simiyu outlines Nairobi's El Niño preparedness
We have flagged four main flood hotspots and identified 172 temporary holding centres for emergency rescue.
The four corridors are Dagoretti-Kawangware, Nairobi Dam-Kibra, Mukuru-Industrial Area and Mathare-Dandora.
#TheLastWordNTV @ZeynWandati
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Residents of Athi River, Machakos county, are living in fear after a hyena was captured on CCTV roaming inside Transview Estate this morning, raising concerns over wildlife entering residential areas.
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Bracing For El Niño Impact:
Kenya is bracing for potentially severe El Niño rains.
The government is warning that up to 1.5 million people could be affected and 46 counties are at risk during the October- December season.
#NTVTonight @Ben_Kitili @labaanshabaan
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El Niño: Nairobi County says it has identified 16 flood hotspots zurl.co/0PeK0
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“French parking lots could soon generate as much electricity as 10 nuclear power plants” buff.ly/cb83Fus
We have so many solutions. Stop the delays and implement them. #ActOnClimate
#climate #energy #renewables #GreenNewDeal
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El Niño, Kuikumbusha Tu!... Nairobi
Kaunti ya Nairobi imefikia 80% ya maandalizi ya kukabiliana na mvua kubwa iwapo El Niño itanyesha kama ilivyotabiriwa.
Hata hivyo, wakazi bado wana wasiwasi mkubwa.
#NTVJioni @nicholaswambua_
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In 1985, Carl Sagan told Congress that continuing to burn fossil fuels will increase global temperature, cause climate change, melt glaciers and ice sheets, and cause sea level rise. Imagine if we had listened to him them.
No time to wait. #ActOnClimate
#climate