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READ MOREThe Emissions Gap Report (EGR) 2020 finds that, despite a brief dip in carbon dioxide emissions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the world is still heading for a temperature rise in excess of 3°C this century – far
READ MOREIn this light, we explore the role of clean energy and technological innovation in carbon emission reduction in China from 1995 to 2018. The key outcomes from the fully modified least-squares and robust least-squares indicate an elasticity of −0.065 and −0.075, respectively, for the nexus of renewable energy and CO2 emissions.
READ MOREenergy sources to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from the energy sector from 1971 to 2013. Elasticities of other factors such as energy efficiency, population and GDP which reduce carbon dioxide emissions were also estimated. Using data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics and the World Bank, this
READ MOREFine particulate aerosols and black carbon emissions from fossil fuel combustion, attributed to traffic, are a major contributor to poor air quality in Nairobi,
READ MOREStandard Group Plc HQ Office, The Standard Group Center,Mombasa Road. P.O Box 30080-00100,Nairobi, Kenya. Telephone number: 0203222111, 0719012111
READ MOREAfrican leaders, calling for urgent action by developed countries to reduce carbon emissions, have proposed a new financing mechanism to restructure Africa''s
READ MORECarbon Capture and Storage: Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is a technology that captures carbon dioxide emissions from factories and power plants and stores them underground. CCS technologies can capture up to 90 percent of carbon emissions from a facility. Almost a dozen commercial-scale carbon capture projects are operating around
READ MOREKenya''s ambition is to reduce carbon emissions by one-third by 2030, relative to the business-as-usual scenario of 143 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide
READ MOREThe U.S. reduced carbon emissions by 879 million metric tons, or 14%. Here''s how that compares to the ten countries with the greatest carbon emission reductions over that timeframe. The numbers
READ MORENairobi, Kenya, 7 Sept. 2023 (ECA) - African leaders, calling for urgent action by developed countries to reduce carbon emissions, have proposed a new financing mechanisms to
READ MOREThe buildings and construction sector is by far the largest emitter of greenhouse gases, accounting for a staggering 37% of global emissions. The production and use of materials such as cement, steel, and aluminum have a significant carbon footprint. Historically, much of the sector''s progress has centered around reducing the
READ MORECredits have a monetary value depending on the type and origin of the emission reductions produced and current prices in the carbon market. After the first six months, almost 1.4 million tons of carbon emission reductions were realized. Annually, the activity is expected to reduce an estimated 2.7 million tons of carbon emissions.
READ MORECO2 emissions increased to 9.95 GtCO2 in 2019. The sector accounts for 38% of all energy-related CO2 emissions when adding building construction industry emissions Direct building CO2 emissions need to halve by 2030 to get on track for net zero carbon building stock by 2050 Governments must prioritize low-carbon buildings in
READ MOREThe year 2020 is likely to be the warmest on record, with wildfires, droughts, storms and glacier melt intensifying. Carbon dioxide emissions are predicted to fall up to 7 per cent as a result of the pandemic slowdown.
READ MOREKenya''s Ministry of Energy, the British High Commission Nairobi, and Strathmore University have jointly launched the Kenya Carbon Emission Reduction Tool (KCERT 2050), a bespoke energy and
READ MOREBlack carbon produced from the incomplete combustion of fuel, typically produced from older vehicles, forms a large fraction of particulate matter in Nairobi, with levels among the highest in the
READ MORENairobi, 12 September 2023 – Rapid urbanisation worldwide means every five days, the world adds buildings equivalent to the size of Paris, with the built environment sector already responsible for 37 per cent of global emissions. A report published today by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Yale Center for Ecosystems + Architecture
READ MOREAfrican leaders, calling for urgent action by developed countries to reduce carbon emissions, have proposed a new financing mechanism to restructure Africa''s crippling debt and unlock climate
READ MOREBackground. The development agenda for Kenya is being widely affected by climate change and its resultant impacts, which could cost the economy as much as USD 500m a year (approximately 2.6% of GDP): thus, the
READ MOREBackground. The development agenda for Kenya is being widely affected by climate change and its resultant impacts, which could cost the economy as much as USD 500m a year (approximately 2.6% of GDP): thus, the cumulative impacts of climate change have the potential to reverse much of the progress made towards development goals and Kenya''s
READ MOREThe Low Emission and Climate Resilient Development (LECRD) project will strengthen the national climate change coordination processes; contribute toward enhancing access to clean and efficient energy systems; support development of a national sustainable greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory system; facilitate improved national and county-level
READ MOREThe UN-endorsed African Carbon Market Initiative, launched at COP27 in November, believes 300 million credits could be generated annually on the continent by 2030 -- a 19-fold increase on current
READ MORE2010-2019 is the warmest decade on record. On the current path of carbon dioxide emissions, the global temperature is expected to increase by 3 to 5 degrees Celsius by the end of century. To avoid the worst of warming (maximum 1.5°C rise), the world will need to decrease fossil fuel production by roughly 6 per cent per year between 2020 and 2030.
READ MOREGeothermal is commonly considered to be a clean, green energy source but it does produce some greenhouse gas emissions, particularly CO 2. The amount of CO 2 is usually measured as an emission intensity of kg of CO 2 emitted per MWh of electricity produced. However, the quantity that is measured for the calculation of emission
READ MOREKenya''s ambition is to reduce carbon emissions by one-third by 2030, relative to the business-as-usual scenario of 143 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. It also seeks to reduce carbon
READ MOREThe report highlights the emission reduction and productivity benefits of measures outlined under the National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP), including shifting containerized freight
READ MOREWe can reduce emissions by (1) using less energy; and/or (2) using lower-carbon energy. This metric monitors the second option. As we transition our energy mix towards lower-carbon sources (such as renewables or nuclear energy), the amount of carbon we emit
READ MOREAs the world strives to cut greenhouse gas emissions and limit climate change, it is crucial to track progress towards globally agreed climate goals. For a decade, UNEP''s Emissions Gap Report has compared where greenhouse gas emissions are heading against where they need to be, and highlighted the best ways to close the gap. As the world strives to
READ MOREThe company believes that electric cargo bikes are the best way to reduce carbon emissions in cities like Nairobi, and is committed to finding sustainable solutions for battery waste.
READ MORECO2 emissions (metric tons per capita) - Kenya from The World Bank: Data. Free and open access to global development data. Data. This page in: Emissions data are sourced from Climate Watch Historical GHG Emissions ( 1990-2020 ). 2023. Washington, DC: World Resources Institute.
READ MOREA Global Methane Assessment released today by the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) shows that human-caused methane emissions can be reduced by up to 45 per cent this decade. Such reductions would avoid nearly 0.3°C of global warming by 2045 and would be consistent
READ MOREKenya''s Ministry of Energy, the British High Commission Nairobi, and Strathmore University have jointly launched the Kenya Carbon Emission Reduction Tool
READ MOREWith climate change intensifying and scientists warning that humanity is running out of time to limit global warming to 1.5°C over pre-industrial levels, 2021 has been a fraught year for the planet. The Emissions Gap Report 2021: The Heat Is On is the 12th edition in an annual series that provides an overview of the difference between where greenhouse
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