Unleashing Nature’s Fury: Understanding Catastrophic Storms BY: MERCY SANGUKI Catastrophic storms, also known as super storms, are awe-inspiring displays of nature’s immense power and fury. These extreme weather events, characterized by their intensity and widespread destruction, can take many forms, including hurricanes, typhoons, tornadoes, and blizzards. With the potential to devastate entire regions, catastrophic […]
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THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON PLANT AND ANIMAL SPECIES Climate change is the variation of average weather conditions such as temperature and rainfall over a long period of time. As climate system undergoes unprecedented shifts, the balance of the ecosystem is being disrupted. These shifts can be natural, due to changes in the sun’s
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Global warming This refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. These shifts may be natural, but in the past 200 years, human activities have largely influenced climate change, primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels (like coal, oil and gas), which produces greenhouse gases Greenhouse gases These gases cause global warming by
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The Ravages of Intense Drought Nature’s delicate balance is a masterpiece of interconnected forces. Yet, there are times when this equilibrium is disrupted, leading to the emergence of intense drought. These formidable climatic events challenge our understanding and underscore the intricate dance of factors that shape our environment. Nature is like a delicate puzzle where
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KILLING TWO BIRDS WITH ONE STONE: CARBON MARKETS CREATE A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR AFRICANS Currently, two issues dominate social and political agendas across Africa; food security and climate change. These two are intertwined, and not in a good way. The escalating effects of climate change have exacerbated the already present scourge of food insecurity across